AAOE President-Elect Andrea Allyn Honored with 2025 MATA Athletic Trainer Service Award

The American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives is proud to celebrate President-Elect Andrea Allyn, MBA, LAT, ATC, on being named a distinguished recipient of the 2025 MATA Athletic Trainer Service Award. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding athletic trainers who have demonstrated an enduring commitment to the profession through exceptional volunteer service, leadership, and advocacy. 

Presented by the Minnesota Athletic Trainers’ Association (MATA), the award highlights individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to the profession through their involvement with professional associations, grassroots public relations, community outreach, and advancement of athletic training across the state. 

Andrea’s selection for this award reflects more than a decade of certified and licensed practice in Minnesota, active MATA membership, and an exemplary record of service. Her legacy includes impactful mentorship of emerging professionals, volunteerism at both the state and local levels, and a steadfast dedication to elevating the athletic training profession through education, collaboration, and advocacy. 

"Andrea Allyn exemplifies the spirit of servant leadership that defines our community. Her commitment to advancing the athletic training profession through mentorship, advocacy, and volunteer service is both inspiring and deeply impactful. We are incredibly proud to see her receive this well-deserved recognition from MATA, and we celebrate her continued contributions to the field and to AAOE,” says Addy Kujawa, CAE, DES, Chief Executive Officer, American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives. 

AAOE extends its heartfelt congratulations to Andrea on this remarkable achievement and recognition of her visionary leadership and unwavering service. 

Andrea Allyn with Josh Pinkney, MS, LAT, ATC, MATA President