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2010 – Thomas Weidner, PhD, ATC, FNATA (In honor of Joseph P. Torg, MD)
2000 – John W. Powell, PhD, ATC (In honor of William G. Clancy, Jr., MD)

District 4
New Investigator Award Recipients

2011 – Steve Broglio, PhD, ATC (In honor of Freddie H. Fu, MD)
2007 – Riann M. Palmieri-Smith, PhD, ATC (In honor of Freddie H. Fu, MD)
2000 – Mitchell L. Cordova, PhD, ATC (In honor of Freddie H. Fu, MD)

District 4
Volunteer Service Award Recipient

District 4
Volunteer of the Year Award Recipients

2005 - Beth Raitz-Rex, MS, ATC
2003 - Marjorie J. Albohm, MS, ATC
1998 - Dave Carrier, MS, ATC

District 4
Lifetime Contribution Award Recipient

District 4
Doctoral Dissertation Award Recipients

2013 – Dorice Hankemeier, PhD, ATC (In honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC)
2008 – Christopher Mendias, PhD, ATC (In honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC)
2006 – Timothy A. Butterfield, PhD, ATC (In honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC)
2005 – Riann M. Palmieri, PhD, ATC (In honor of David H. Perrin, PhD, ATC)

District 4
Athletic Training Challenge Winners
First Place Winner (Highest Annual Fund Contribution)

2016 - Master's Oral Winner
Joseph Vogler, Indiana State University, "Physicians' Perceptions on the Scope of Practice and Knowledge of Athletic Trainers"

2015 - Doctoral Oral Winner
Dustin Grooms, The Ohio State University, "Cerebral Control of Jump Landing in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Individuals"

2014 - Doctoral Oral Winner
Adam S. Lepley, MA, ATC, University of Toledo, "Prospective Analysis of Quadriceps Spinal-Reflexive and Corticospinal Excitability in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Patients"

2014 - Undergraduate Poster Winner
Arthur D. Adkins, Saginaw Valley State University, "Effects of a Long Spine Board vs. Vacuum Mattress on Patient Comfort and Cervical Spine Stability: A Systematic Review"

2013 - Doctoral Poster Winner
Emily Anne Hall, MS, ATC, Indiana University, "Effect of Strength-Training Protocols on Strength and Dynamic Balance in Participants with FAI"

2013 - Master's Oral Winner
Kimberly Gray, ATC, Ohio University, "Validation of the Ottawa Ankle Rules for Acute Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Acute Setting"

2012 - Doctoral Poster Winner
Matthew Shawn Donahue, MS, ATC, Indiana University, "Critical Review of Self-Reported FAI Measures: AII, CAIT, IdFAI"

2011 - Doctoral Oral Winner
Hayley M. Ericksen, MS, ATC, University of Toledo, "Cortical Excitability of the Quadriceps is Decreased in Individuals with Unilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions"

2011 - Master's Poster Winner
Masafumi Terada, ATC, University of Toledo, "An Examination of Proximal Tibia Anterior Shear Force and Neuromuscular and Biomechanical Characteristics in the Lower Extremity during a Vertical Stop-Jump in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability"
Research Funded by 2009 Master's Research Grant Program

2010 - Doctoral Poster Winner
Brian Pietrosimone, PhD, ATC, University of Toledo, "Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Peak External Knee Flexion Moment and Knee Flexion Angle During Gait in Patients with Tibiofemoral Osteoarthritis"

2005 - Undergraduate Poster Winner
Crystal Seamon, ATC, Ohio State University, “A Comparison of Intramuscular Temperature of the Thigh During Treatments with the Grimm CRYOpress and the Game Ready Accelerated Recovery System”

2003 - Doctoral Poster Winner
Brian Ragan, ATC, University of Illinois, “Menthol Based Analgesic Balm Attenuates the Pressor Response Evoked by Muscle Afferents”

2003 - Master's Poster Winner
Amanda J. Nelson, ATC, University of Illinois, “Capsaicin Based Analgesic Balm Decreases the Pressor Response Evoked by Muscle Afferents”

2003 - Undergraduate Poster Winner
Stephanie Paris, SAT, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “Transducer Speed Does Not Affect Intramuscular Temperature Increases During a 1 MHZ Ultrasound Treatment”

2001 - Student Poster Presentations Winner
1st Place (Tie) - Jeff W. Otte, MS, ATC, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Thickness Changes Cooling Time During Cryotherapy”
3rd Place - Jessica Serwa, MS, ATC, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “Effect of Varying Application Pressures on Skin Surface and Intramuscular Temperatures During Cryotherapy”

2000 - Student Poster Presentations Winner
2nd Place - Shawn Fahey, MS, ATC, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “Intramuscular Temperature Does Not Differ Among Hydrocortisone Preparations During Phonophoresis”

1999 - Student Poster Presentations Winner
1st Place - Jon T. Hopkins, MS, ATC, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “Reliability of the Soleus Hoffmann Reflex in the Supine and Standing Positions”
2nd Place - Vicki Rabenberg, MS, ATC, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “The Bactericidal and Cytotoxic Effects of Antimicrobial Wound Cleaners”
3rd Place - Leann Boone, MS, ATC, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “Passive Hip Flexion Does Not Increase During or Following Ultrasound Treatment of the Hamstrings Musculature”

1998 - Student Poster Presentations Winner
2nd Place - Mark A. Merrick, PhD, ATC, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, “Cryotherapy Inhibits Secondary Injury in Skeletal Muscle”
3rd Place - Mitchell Cordova, PhD, ATC, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH & Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, “Ankle Bracing and Lower Extremity Muscle EMG Activity During Inversion Loading”

Doctoral	Eric Post	University of Wisconsin-Madison	GLATA Living Memorial Graduate Scholarship by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association
Doctoral	Lisa Stobierski	AT Still University (Resident of D4)	NATA Foundation Scholarship by Johnson & Johnson
Doctoral	Elizabeth Walters	Bowling Green State University	Dean Kleinschmidt Scholarship by Professional Football Athletic Trainers' Society
Post Professional Masters	Jenna Neumann	Indiana University	GLATA Living Pinky Newell Graduate Scholarship by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association
Graduating Undergraduate	Brooke Daniell	Ohio University	Jimmy Warfield Memorial Scholarship by Baseball Team Medicine Conference
Graduating Undergraduate	Rebecca Green	Illinois State University	Larry Ashley Memorial Scholarship by Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers' Society
Undergraduate	Claire Albert	Purdue University	Denny and Linda Miller Scholarship by Friends of Denny Miller
Undergraduate	Connor Burton	University of Indianapolis	Linda Weber Daniel Memorial Scholarship by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association
Undergraduate	Amani Jackson	Indiana State University	John A. Mayes - Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) Scholarship by John Mayes Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate	Megan Keen	Central Michigan University	Z. Mel Blickenstaff Memorial by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association
Undergraduate	Halie Marmalick	Northern Michigan University	NATA Foundation Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Society
Undergraduate	Holly Nieman	Northern Michigan University	NATA Foundation Scholarship sponsored by Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Society
Undergraduate	Andrea Patterson	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	GLATA Living Pinky Newell Undergraduate Scholarship by Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association
Undergraduate	Lydia Stiving	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	NATA Foundation Scholarship by National Basketball Athletic Trainers' Association
Undergraduate	Megan Warren	Defiance College	Richard E. Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship by Vandervoort Foundation
Undergraduate	Erika Zambarano	Miami University	Ronnie Barnes Scholarship by Ronnie Barnes Scholarship Fund

2016	Timothy A. McGuine, PhD ATC & Jacob Resch, PhD, ATC University of Wisconsin-Madison/ University of Virginia "The Impact of Athletic Trainers on the Incidence, Management and Outcomes for Sports Related Concussion Injuries in High School Athletics" $373,990 total, $231,731 University fo Wisconsin-Madison, $142,259 University of Virginia
2016	Jessica Rager, MS, ATC, PES Ball State University "Exploring the Development of Athletic Training Preceptors." $2,090.00 James Andrews, M.D. Excellence in Athletic Training Endowment
2016	Kelly Leonard, ATC Ohio University "Effects of Dyad Training on Jump Drop Landing Technique Transfer and Retention in Female Athletes." $1,000.00 Women in Athletic Training Research Endowment
2015	David Robert Bell, PhD, ATC University of Wisconsin, Madison "A Longitudinal Examination of Dynamic Balance Control and Vestibular-ocular Motor Function Following Concussion" $20,431.00
2014	Robert Kunisch, BS, ATC University of Toledo “The Effects of Cryotherapy on Quadriceps Corticomotor Excitability in Patients with Anterior Knee Pain” $974.00 Edward J. Pillings Research Endowment
2013	Phillip Gribble, PhD, ATC University of Toledo “Using Dynamic Postural Control to Identify Risk for Ankle Injury in Adolescent Football Players" $48,875.00 General Research Grant Program
2013	Dorice Hankemeier, PhD, ATC Ball State University “Assessment of Healthcare Competencies in Professional Athletic Training Education” $38,668.20 General Research Grant Program
2013	Samantha Bowker, BS, ATC University of Toledo “A Comparison of Excitability Measures, ROM, Laxity, and Dynamic Postural Control between Copers and Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability” $1,000.00 Richard Malacrea, AT Ret. Research Endowment
2013	Dustin Grooms, MEd, ATC, CSCS Ohio State University “Visual Interference Effects on Lower Extremity Neuromuscular Control” $2,300.00 Doctoral Research Grant Program
2013	Lindsey K. Lepley, MEd, ATC University of Michigan “The Effectiveness of a Combined NMES and Eccentric Exercise Intervention to Improve Quadriceps Function and Restore Knee Mechanics Post-ACL Reconstruction” $2,500.00
2012	Samantha Boland, ATC University of Toledo “Effects of Hip Rehabilitation Intervention on Dynamic Postural Control and Self-Reported Ankle Impairment in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability” $1,000.00 Quedenfeld Master’s Research Grant Program
2012	Heather Boley, ATC University of Toledo “A Comparison of Strength, ROM and Dynamic Postural Control Between Ankle Copers and Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability” $1,000.00 Malacrea Master’s Research Grant Program
2012	Shannon David, MS, ATC, PES Ohio University “Development of a Patient-Athletic Trainer (AT) Trust Instrument” $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant Program
2012	Hayley Erickson, MS, ATC, LAT University of Toledo “Improving Jump Landing Biomechanics With Real-Time Feedback” $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant Program
2012	Laura Young, ATC University of Toledo “Discovering the Limits of a Jump-Landing Feedback Intervention” $1,000 .00 Pillings Master’s Research Grant Program
2011	Christopher Mendias, PhD, ATC University of Michigan “Improving Skeletal Muscle Regeneration Following Eccentric Injury by Inhibition of the Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine TGF-beta” $52,092.00 General Grant Program
2011	Conrad M. Gabler, BS, ATC, LAT Ohio University “The Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Training on Modifiable Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk Factors” $1,000.00 Master's Research Grant Program
2011	Matthew Harkey, ATC, LAT University of Toledo “Restoring Neuromuscular Function with Joint Mobilizations” $1,000.00 Master's Research Grant Program
2011	Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC University of Illinois “Concussions across the lifespan: Persistent effects on brain, neurocognitive functioning, and motor control” $128,912 (two years) General Grant Program
2009	Stephanie Carzoo, ATC, EMT-B Michigan State University “Graduate Assistance Athletic Trainers’ Time Commitments and Cognitive Appraisals” $683.00 Master's Research Grant Program
2009	Masafumi Terada, ATC University of Toledo “An Examination of Proximal Tibia Anterior Translation and Neuromuscular Control in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability” $1,000 Master's Research Grant Program
2009	Abbey Thomas, MEd, ATC University of Michigan “Central Mechanisms of Quadriceps Weakness Following ACL Reconstruction” $2,440.00 Funding provided by the PFATS Research & Education Foundation Research Endowment Doctoral Research Grant Program
2008	Kristin Popp, MA University of Minnesota “Bone Geometry, Strength, and Biomechanical Changes in Runners with a History of Stress Fractures” $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant Program
2008	Haley Hahn, ATC University of Toledo "The Effects of Sex Differences and Hormone Fluctuations on Ankle Stability and Function" $1,000.00 Osternig Master's Research Grant Program
2007	Matthew Bracken, ATC University of Toledo “Relative Phase Analysis of the Star Excursion Balance Test Among Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability” $930.00 Osternig Master's Research Grant Program
2007	Brittany Taylor, ATC University of Toledo “The Effects of Ankle Bracing on Dynamic Stability in Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability” $825.00 Osternig Master's Research Grant Program
2006	Matthew Gilbert, ATC University of Toledo “The Effects of Hand Placement on Muscle Activation During an Upper Extremity Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises” $873.00 Osternig Master's Research Grant Program
2006	Riann Palmieri, PhD, ATC University of Michigan “Neuromuscular Inhibition of the Dynamic Ankle Stabilizers in Patients with Functional Ankle Instability” $65,861.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
2005	R. Dawn Comstock, PhD Columbus Children’s Research Institute “On-Line Surveillance Of High School Sports Injuries” $84,811.00 General Research Grant Program
2005	Naoko Aminika, ATC University of Toledo "Effects of Patellar Taping and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome on Joint Kinematics and Dynamic Postural Control" $831.00 Osternig Master's Research Grant Program
2005	Megan Shaw, ATC University of Toledo "Effects of Ankle Bracing and Fatigue on Time to Stabilization" $829.00 Osternig Master's Research Grant Program
2003	David Carney, ATC, CSCS University of Wisconsin LaCrosse “The Effects of Development on Landing Mechanics in the Female Basketball Player” $1,000.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2003	Nicole M. Livecchi, MS, ATC/L Ohio State University "The Effects of Ultrasound Delivery Method and Energy Transfer on Skeletal Muscle Regeneration" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Proctor & Gamble View Grant Information Summary
2002	J. Ty Hopkins, PhD, ATC Illinois State University "The Effects of Knee Joint Effusion and Cryotherapy on Lower Chain Function" $30,443.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
2002-3rd yr	John W. Powell, PhD, ATC Michigan State University “Medical Coverage Needs of Student-Athletes In a Collegiate Setting” $65,030.00 General Research Grant Program
2002	Thomas Weidner, PhD, ATC/L Ball State University “The Development and Assessment of Standards and Criteria for the Selection, Training, and Evaluation of Athletic Training Approved Clinical Instructions" $27,018.00 General Research Grant Program
2002	Danielle R. Wilderman, BS, ATC/L University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Analysis of Amplitude, Onset Time, and Co-Activation Ratio of the Hamstrings and Quadriceps During a Side-Step Cut in Agility Trained Basketball Players” $944.00 Osternig Master's Grant Program
2001-2nd Yr	John W. Powell, PhD, ATC Michigan State University “Medical Coverage Needs of Student-Athletes In a Collegiate Setting” $120,000.00 General Research Grant Program
2000	Robert Malina, PhD Michigan State University "Incidence and Player Risk Factors for Injury in Youth Football" $47,158.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
2000	Thomas J. McLoughlin, MA, ATC University of Toledo "The Effect of Monophasic High Voltage Stimulation on Markers of Muscle Injury" $2,500.00 Doctoral Research Grant sponsored by Active Ankle Systems, Inc. View Grant Information Summary
2000	Mark A. Merrick, PhD, ATC Indiana State University "An Examination of Mitochondrial Function Following Crush Injury" $47,625.00 General Research Grant Program
2000-1st Yr	John W. Powell, PhD, ATC Michigan State University “Medical Coverage Needs of Student-Athletes In a Collegiate Setting” $60,000.00 General Research Grant Program
1998	Thomas Weidner, PhD, ATC/L Ball State University "Selection and Evaluation of Guidelines for Clinical Education Settings in Athletic Training" $6,400.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1997	Mark Hoffman, ATC Indiana University "Sensorimotor Evaluation of Post-Operative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patients” $5,515.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1997	Lennart D. Johns, PhD, ATC University of Wisconsin "Effect of Ultrasound on Spleenocytes and Lymphokine Production" $27,532.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1997	Robert S. Charles Liscombe, ATC William F. Brechue, PhD Indiana University "The Effects of Acupressure on Exercise-Induced Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Muscle Function Following Eccentric Exercise" $6,370.00 General Research Grant Program
1997	Michelle Sandrey, PhD, ATC Indiana State University "The Effect of Electromagnetic Fields on Chemically-Induced Tendinitis in Rats" $8,607.00 General Research Grant Program
1996-1st Yr	David R. Black, PhD L.T. Leverenz Purdue University "Multicenter Study to Evaluate a Screening Test for Athletes with Disordered Eating" $5,335.00 General Research Grant Program
1996	Gale Gehlsen, PhD Thomas Weidner, EdD, ATC Ball State University "The Effects of Knee Joint Reaction Force Characteristics during a Selected Closed Chain Exercise" $7,405.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1996	Masaaki Tsuruike, MS, ATC Indiana University "Stretch Reflex and Knee Extensor Strength Deficit Due to ACL Reconstruction" $3,500.00 General Research Grant Program
1994-1st Yr	David R. Black, PhD L.T. Leverenz Purdue University "Multicenter Study to Evaluate a Screening Test for Athletes with Disordered Eating" $11,002.00 General Research Grant Program
1994	C. L. Moss, EdD, ATC Bowling Green State University "Entry Level Salaries for Athletic Trainers" $1,180.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1993	Gary Simoneau, PhD, ATC, PT Marquette University "Quantification of Ankle Proprioception in the Normal and Injured Ankle" $2,665.00 General Research Grant Program View Grant Information Summary
1993	Andrew Winterstein, ATC University of Wisconsin "Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction Among Head Athletic Trainers" $1,043.00 General Research Grant Program
1992	Vickie Graham, MS, ATC Ball State University "EMG Evaluation of Closed and Open Kinetic Chain Knee Rehabilitation Exercises" $3,062.00 General Research Grant Program

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Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research Recipient

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