2025 CAATE Award Winner
Winner: Amanda Benson, PhD, ATC, LAT
The Bob and Lynn Caruthers Service Award is given to an individual that demonstrates the character and performance traits Bob and Lynn Caruthers displayed in their respective careers. Both Bob and Lynn demonstrated significant and distinguished service to professional and specialized accreditation, and excellence when working directly with constituent institutions. Award winners reflect the commitment to professional education and service shown by the Caruthers and demonstrate a clear and consistent record of excellence in service to athletic training accreditation and the CAATE.
Amanda serves as the Program Director for Athletic Training at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been active within the JRC-AT, CAAHEP, and the CAATE either through attending workshops/conferences, serving as a Peer Reviewer, serving on both the Review Team/Peer Review Committees, and presenting at related workshops/conferences.