"Gary Hirst" Sports Medicine Instructor of the Year


This award is done on and annual basis to recognize member instructors for the excellence they bring on a daily basis to their programs in and out of the classroom.

Please note that beginning with the 2010 award, the application must be submitted before  the annual symposium/competition.  All completed packets will be reviewed and the winner announced at the annual symposium/competition held in April. 

Please take the time to nominate a colleague, yourself or instructor. Aplications due by Friday, April 2nd.

Instructor of the year Nomination Form

Instructors of the Year

2008-2009
Scott Peck. ATC, AT/L
Olympic High School

2007 - 2008
Dale Blair, MS, ATC, CSCS
Wenatchee High School

2006-2007
Chris Franklin, ATC
North Kitsap High School

2005-2006
Jennifer Carrol
Monroe High School

2004-2005
Dave Nelson
Eastmont High School

2003-2004
Freda Evans
South Kitsap High School

2002-2003
Kyle Loughery
Cheney High School

2001-2002
Gary Clinton
Auburn-Riverside High School

2000-2001
Steve VerHoeven
Arlington High School

1999-2000
Chris Franklin, ATC
North Kitsap High School
Matt Brennan, ATC
Stanwood High School

1998-1999
Bonnie Smith, ATC
West Valley High School (Yakima)

1997-1998
Scott Peck, ATC
Olympic High School

1996-1997
Patrick Olsen, ATC
South Kitsap High School

1995-1996
Mike Perala, ATC
A.C. Davis High School

1994-1995
Dale Blair, ATC
Wenatchee High School