Ten student trainers recognized for exceptional performance

Athens, Ga. --- The University of Georgia's student athletic trainers

were recognized during their banquet earlier this week at Charlie Williams

Pinecrest Lodge, with 10 trainers receiving the organization's annual awards

for exceptional performance.

"We're extremely proud of our student athletic trainers: they are the

backbone of our sports medicine program and do an outstanding job in helping

to provide care to our student-athletes," said Ron Courson, the UGA Athletic

Association's Director of Sports Medicine/Physical Therapy. "Mike Ferrara

(PhD, ATC), our undergraduate athletic training curriculum director, along

with our staff athletic trainers, have done a great job with their education

and training, and it is reflected in the work of our student athletic

trainers. This banquet gives us the opportunity each year to express our

appreciation for their efforts and recognize those who have distinguished

themselves."

The following award recipients for the 2001-02 academic year were

announced.

The Dr. Butch Mulherin Service Award

Eric Yochem (Warner Robins, Ga.): Awarded to the student trainer who best

exemplifies the spirit of service, dedication and hard work to athletic

training

The James Bothwell Traylor, M.D., Graduate Award

Clint Haggard (Ila., Ga.): Awarded to the senior student athletic trainer

who had demonstrated character, integrity and determination in their

undergraduate studies and is pursuing graduate studies in a medical or

allied medical related field

The Dr. Ron Elliott Athletic Trainer Award for Academic Excellence

Molly McWilliams (Cordele, Ga.): Awarded to the student athletic trainer

with the highest grade point average

The Dr. Gerald Thomas Graduate Athletic Training Award for Academic

Excellence

Mandy Markley (Williamstown, W.Va.): Awarded to the graduate student

athletic trainer with the highest grade point average

The Bob Ennis Graduate Award

Julie Saline (Charlotte, N.C.): Awarded to an outstanding graduate assistant

athletic trainer

The Best Newcomer Award

Laura Jones (Thomson, Ga.): Awarded to the most outstanding first-year

student athletic trainer as voted on by their peers

The Warren Morris Bulldog Award for Excellence in Athletic Training

Eric Yochem (Warner Robins, Ga.): Awarded to the most outstanding student

athletic trainer as voted on by their peers

The Dr. Marion A. Hubert/John "Bud" Robinson Scholarship

David Joslyn (Savannah, Ga.) & Kristen Reed (Watkinsville, Ga.): Awarded to

the junior and senior student athletic trainer based on clinical and

academic excellence, leadership and potential for a career in athletic

training

The Dr. Marion Hubert Outstanding Student Athletic Trainer Award

David Wright (Oak Ridge, Tenn.) & Maureen LeFevre (Norcross, Ga.): Awarded

to an undergraduate student athletic trainer to recognize excellence in

athletics, academics, leadership and service