Awards List

  • The Cain Fain Award

    Sponsored by the NFL Physician's Society, this award is presented to the PFATS member who best reflects the virtues of a certified athletic trainer and displays the highest level of professionalism.

  • The Jerry Rhea "Hawk" Award

    This award is sponsored by PFATS and given to the NFL team physician who has made the greatest contributions to both the NFL and the profession of athletic training.
    2011 Recipient: Dr. Patrick McKenzie, Green Bay Packers

  • NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year

    As voted by the members of PFATS, the NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year is awarded in conjunction with the Ed Block Courage Award.
    2010 Recipient: Philadelphica Eagles

  • Tim Davey Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year Award

    As voted by the members of the PFATS, this award is emblematic of the commitment, dedication and high level of integrity that Tim Davey brought to the field of Athletic Training and is representative of his level of service which he dedicated to his surrounding community.

    2010 Recipients: NFC Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year – Jim Shearer, Arizona Cardinals

    2010 Recipients: AFC Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year – Corey Oshikoya, Denver Broncos

  • Distinguished Alumni Award

    2010 Recipient: Lindsay McLean, San Francisco 49ers