Each year GHATS presents two service awards for our professional members.  Both of these awards have been named in honor of Athletic Trainers who have demonstrated a genuine love of and were pioneers in our profession. 

bobby gunn award

The “Robert H. Gunn Memorial Trophy”, as it was named in 1990, is named in honor of Mr. Bobby Gunn who was a pioneer in our profession and who has throughout his career has demonstrated a genuine love of our profession.  This award will be given each year to a GHATS member for their pursuit of excellence in Sports Medicine and distinguished service to the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society.

  • Current Texas  Licensed Athletic Trainer, 
  • Member of GHATS,
  • Practicing Athletic Trainer, 
  • 5 years experience, and
  • Exhibited meritorious service to GHATS in the last 12 months.
Nominations must be in writing by GHATS member along with a short paragraph on why they deserve the award. All nominations must be postmarked by December 12th 2008. Past award winners

tom wilson award

The “Tom Wilson Service Award”, as it was named in 1995, is named in honor of Mr. Tom Wilson who is a pioneer in our profession and who has throughout his career served our profession.  This award will be given each year to a GHATS member for their service to the Greater Houston Athletic Trainers’ Society.  

  • Current Texas  Licensed Athletic Trainer, 
  • Member of GHATS,
  • Practicing Athletic Trainer, 
  • 10 years experience, and
  • Exhibited meritorious service to GHATS in the last 12 months.
Nominations must be in writing by GHATS member along with a short paragraph on why they deserve the award. All nominations must be postmarked by December 12th 2008. Past award winners

student athletic trainer scholarship

Each year GHATS also presents three scholarships for use by a graduating high school student athletic trainer to further their college education, regardless of major. Please send your nominations  to Susan Smith at Westfield High School. MORE>>>

exemplary student athletic trainer

The Greater Houston Athletic Trainers Society will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating student athletic trainer. The award is given every year to recognize a deserving student for distinguished service to athletic training and to their community. The winner will be honored during the Annual GHATS Student Athletic Trainer Workshop. MORE>>>