The DMA is awarded to a BOC certified athletic trainer who has been in practice as an athletic trainer in Pennsylvania for a minimum of 10 years and demonstrates distinguished professional achievement in the practice of athletic training in their respective employment setting including (but not limited to) one of the following:

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• Secondary School

• College/University

• Professional Sport

• Clinic/Industrial/Corporate

• Educator

• Other Setting

 

 

These athletic trainers deserve recognized merit for demonstrated excellence in their primary fields of practice and significant influence on the athletic training profession and the organizations and people they choose to serve.

 

2025   

David Marchetti DAT, LAT, ATC. CSCS, CSPS King’s College

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2024  

Tanya Miller, Shippensburg University

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2022  

Rebecca Mokris, Gannon University

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2020  

Scott Devore, Bald Eagle HS

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2019  

Julie Ramsey Emrhein, Dickinson College, California University of Pennsylvania

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2018  

Joseph Iezzi, Cheyney Univ., Philadelphia Univ. Downingtown H.S.
Greg Janik, Kings College

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2017  

Yvette Ingram, Lock Haven University
James McCrossin, Philadelphia Flyers

 

2016  

William R. Mills Jr. (Sonny), Harrisburg High School
Jeff Shields, CPRS Physical Therapy
Kenneth Rodgers, Alfred I DuPont Hospital

 

2015  

Roberta J. Simmons, Pennridge High School

 

2014  

Robert Blanc, University of Pittsburgh
Edwin A. "Sandy" Bush, Messiah College
Thomas West, California University of Pennsylvania

 

2013  

Rick Burkholder, Kansas City Chiefs (formerly Phila. Eagles)
A.J. Duffy, Widener University
John L. Moyer, Wilson High School
Paul Scheuch, Abington Heights High School

 

2012  

Linda Fabrizio Mazzoli, OptiPower Global Enterprises, Inc.

Linda Platt Meyer, California University of PA

 

2011  

Gary R. Hanna, Edinboro University

Glen "Larry" Cooper, Penn-Trafford High School

 

2007  

Bonnie Siple, Slippery Rock University

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2005  

Dr. Craig Denagar, Penn State University

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2004  

Dr. Mike Sitler, Temple University

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2001  

Dr. Paula Sammarone-Turocy, Duquesne University

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1997  

William B. Biddington,  California University of PA

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1991  

Mark Keppler, Bucknell University

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1990  

Paul Slocum, Geissinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

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1981  

Francis Sheridan, Lafayette College

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1989  

Joe Vegso, University of Pennsylvania

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1988  

Dave Tomasi, Lock Haven University

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1987  

Ted Quedenfeld, Temple University

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1986  

Joe Godek, West Chester University

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1985  

Phil Donley, West Chester University

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1984  

Hal Biggs, Bucknell University

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1983  

Chuck Medlar,  Penn State University

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1982  

Joe Blankowitch, Bethlehem High School

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1981  

Francis Sheridan, Lafayette College

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