with athletes and families of deceased athletes, to further case studies that examine brain tissues impacted by CTE. As of 2020 he serves as the Outreach, Recruitment, Education, and Public Policy Leader. Hockey News listed Nowinski on its 2011 edition of the 100 Most Powerful people in ice hockey as one of the Top 40 under the age of 40. This recognition was attributed to his ability in getting hockey players to donate brain tissue after death. In January 2023, Nowinski presented warnings and criticism of an increased prevalence in slap fighting, to include a U.S. based reality show focused on the emerging sport. Accomplishments Science and business Vice called Nowinski "the man most responsible for making CTE part of the national conversation" and in 2010 Sports Illustrated printed: "It is Nowinski's figure which looms behind the doctors and the headlines and the debate roiling over sports' newfound commitment to minimizing head trauma." 2019 Ernst Jokl Sports Medicine Award, United States Sports Academy 2018 Industry Difference-Makers, Athletic Business 40 under 40, Boston Business Journal, 2017 Dr. Alan Ashare Safety Award, Massachusetts Hockey, 2016 President's Medallion Award. Western New England College.2011 HealthLeaders 20 - People Who Make Healthcare Better, HealthLeaders Media, 2011 Hockey News 40 Under 40 Most Powerful People in Hockey, 2011 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Finalist, 2010 James Brady Award, Brain Injury Association of Illinois, 2010 Professional wrestling World Wrestling Entertainment WWE Hardcore Championship (2 times) Wrestling Observer Newsletter Worst Worked Match of the Year (2002) with Jackie Gayda vs. Bradshaw and Trish Stratus on Raw on July 8 See also Concussions in American football References Further reading PBS Frontline "League of Denial" extended interview Conflicts arise in sports-related concussions fight External links Concussion Legacy Foundation 1978 births American male professional wrestlers American people of Polish descent American science writers Concussion activists Harvard Crimson football players Harvard University alumni Living people People from Arlington Heights, Illinois People with traumatic brain injuries Tough Enough contestants WWF/WWE Hardcore Champions 21st-century professional wrestlers