MoATA Receives 2021 Dan Campbell Award

At the State Leadership forum meeting during NATA convention, the GAC committee awarded MoATA with the Dan Campbell Class 1 Award for our outstanding effort toward legislation in the passing of our revised practice act. The passing of our practice act was the effort of many hands and we are grateful for our membership's efforts.

Daniel L. Campbell was an active and influential member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association for 34 years. Dan served in several capacities in his service to the NATA and the profession, but is most known for his work in governmental affairs and reimbursement. He was instrumental in creating the Reimbursement Advisory Group, the precursor to the Committee on Revenue, and co-authored a booked titled “Reimbursement for Athletic Trainers” about the history of the reimbursement effort. NATA named Dan a Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer in 1996. In order to be eligible for Class 1 award:

• Activity must be current.
• Nominate a state association with an outstanding effort toward legislation. (The legislation may create new law or update existing law.)
• The nomination must include a history of events, give examples of obstacles overcome or innovative techniques, and state the results of the effort. (Passage of legislation is not necessary for nomination.)
• List all individuals involved.