MATA Athletic Trainer of the Year
2023
Lauren Self
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2022
Heather Shirley
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2021
Murry Burch
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2020
Natasha Hayes
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2019
Christian Johnston
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2018
Nicole Smith
2017
Daryl Kendrick
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2016
Richey Woods
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2015
Kira Berch
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2014
Gary Stroud
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2012
Vance Holland
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2011
Travis Holifield
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2005
Ross Langston
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MATA Hall of Fame
CLASS OF 2023​
Jeff Bryant, MS, LAT, ATC
Mike Williamson, DPT, ATC
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CLASS OF 2020
Paul Mock, MS, LAT, ATC
CLASS OF 2017
Dr. Thomas Dewey III, MD
Dr. Walter Shelton
Donna E. Wesley, MS, LAT, ATC
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CLASS OF 2014
Dr. Walter Shelton
Ross Langston
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CLASS OF 2011
Doug May
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CLASS OF 2010
Joey Davis
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CLASS OF 2008
Gene Barrett
Mike Wilkinson
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CLASS OF 2007
Joel "Hap" Hudson
Stratton Karatassos
J.O. Manning
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CLASS OF 2005
Andy Bryan
Willie Barnes
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CLASS OF 2004
James B. "Jim" Gallaspy, Jr.
C. Leroy Mullins
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CLASS OF 2003
Earnest L. "Doc" Harrington
Wesley "Doc" Knight
E.J. "Dutch" Luchsinger
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Doc Harrington Lifetime Achievement Award
2023
Russell Hinds
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MATA Sportsmedicine Person of the Year
2023
Dr. Chris Boston
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2022
MHSAA SMAC
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2021
Dr. Raymond Whitehead
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2020
Scott Huffman
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2019
Mr. Don Hinton
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2018
Dr. Austin Barrett
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2017
Dr. Brent Smith
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2016
Dr. James O'Mara
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2015
Robert "Bob" Lodes
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2014
Hattiesburg Clinic
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2009
The Clay Firm
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2005
L.G. Hopkins, M.D.
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