PRESQUE ISLE, ME – Brian Morrison recently received national recognition by Perry Weather as one of the Top 10 Finalists for the Perry Weather 2023 Athletic Trainer Excellence Award. Morrison serves as the Head Athletic Trainer/Healthcare Administrator at the University of Maine at Presque Isle and has worked for UMPI since the fall of 2020. Brian is from New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and is a 2008 alum of UMPI where he studied athletic training and played for the Owls' baseball team. In honor of this great honor Morrison will throw out the first pitch at UMPI's next baseball game on Saturday, April 29th at 12:50 PM.
Perry Weather is a company that is dedicated to providing accurate forecast information so athletic trainers and organizations can make safe decisions on when and when not to host competitions. The Perry Weather Athletic Trainer Excellence Award honors athletic trainers who have demonstrated unparalleled commitment and dedication to the safety and well-being of their student athletes, staff, and community. Nominations are gathered in March which is Athletic Trainer Appreciation Month. This year there were over 700 nominations nationwide.
Nominees are scored on the following criteria:
1. Years of service.
2. Provide an exemplary level of patient health care.
3. Elevate the athletic training profession.
4. Description/story of why your nominee should be considered.
5. Number of votes nominee receives.
What UMPI is Saying About Brian Morrison
"Brian gives you the faith and confidence to perform in all aspects of life. Brian makes sure you know everything will be alright." – KJ Minter – Senior Men's Basketball Student Athlete
"Brian is the definition of a personable trainer! He's the "player's trainer." He's always there to not only help our athletes at the drop of the hat but also to help out in practices anyway possible. His constant help and dependability has given him the nickname "Superman" amongst the baseball team. He brightens my day anytime I see him! We love everything about him and he represents what's right about UMPI! Thank you for everything you do Brian! UMPI student athletes love and appreciate you deeply!" – Timothy Burns – Senior Baseball Student Athlete
"I have known Brian for three years and he has been my teacher for the past year. For the past year I have been able to observe Brian. That is one of my best experiences here at UMPI. I have been a sponge around him taking in everything he knows to get ready for my future. I feel I am very prepared, because of Brian. He is one of the best people I could ask to learn from. Thanks to him I learned so much in a very little amount of time. He is a great teacher and an even greater person. I want to thank him for all the knowledge and experience from this past year." - Sierra Fay - Current Exercise Science with a Concentration in Athletic Training Student & Former Women's Basketball Student Athlete
"Brian is one of the hardest working individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His care for UMPI's students, student athletes, and colleagues are second to none. His knowledge of sports medicine and his ability to connect with athletes is truly something special. He is an individual who is there for you in the best of times and the worst of times. I feel fortunate to call him not only a colleague but a friend." - Dan Kane - Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation
