EMS World and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) have established the National EMS Awards of Excellence program to recognize outstanding achievement in the EMS profession.
The nomination period for this year's awards program is now open. Award recipients will be announced in the September 2013 issue of EMS World Magazine and recognized at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas, NV, September 10–12, 2013. Nominations are due by June 14, 2013.
Dick Ferneau Paid EMS Service of the Year sponsored by Ferno
Recognizes outstanding performance by a paid EMS service.
Impact Volunteer EMS Service of the Year sponsored by Impact
Recognizes outstanding performance by a volunteer EMS service.
NAEMT | Braun Industries EMT of the Year
Sponsored by Braun Industries, recognizes an emergency medical technician who demonstrates excellence in the performance of emergency medical services, with their primary role being that of prehospital patient care.
NAEMT | Nasco Paramedic of the Year
Recognizes a paramedic who demonstrates excellence in the performance of emergency medical services, with their primary role being that of prehospital patient care.
NAEMT | Jones & Bartlett EMS Educator of the Year
Referred to as the "Unsung Hero Award" this award is presented by NAEMT to an educator from around the world in recognition of their contributions to the EMS community.
Award recipients will receive a monetary award, three core program registrations, plus $1,100 for travel and lodging at the EMS WORLD EXPO/NAEMT Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, NV, September 10–12, 2013, and will be recognized by all of the participating organizations. For more information on EMS World Expo, visit www.emsworldexpo.com .
Meet Previous Winners of the Paid EMS Service of the Year and Volunteer EMS Service of the Year Awards:
- Dick Ferneau Paid Service of the Year Award: New Orleans EMS, New Orleans, LA
- Impact Volunteer Service of the Year: Friendswood (TX) Volunteer Fire Department EMS
- NAEMT Paramedic of the Year: Kenneth Davenport, Paramedic, Marion, KY
- NAEMT EMT of the Year: Dean Darling, EMT-I, Sauk City, WI
- NEMSMA Executive of the Year: Tim Hearn, Ft. Smith EMS, Ft. Smith, AR
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2011
Above and Beyond -
2010
Commitment to Excellence: Meet the Recipients of the 2010 National EMS Awards -
2009
Paid: Mecklenburg County EMS Agency
Vol: Atlantic Highlands First Aid & Safety Squad -
2008
Paid: Leon County EMS, Tallahassee, FL
Vol: Arnold Volunteer Fire Dept., Arnold, NE -
2007
Paid: Baxter Regional Medical Center Ambulance, Baxter County, AR
Vol: Slaterville Volunteer Ambulance, Inc., Slaterville Springs, NY -
2006
Paid: North Adams Ambulance Service, Inc., North Adams, MA
Vol: Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad, Sterling, VA -
2005
Paid: Acadian Ambulance Service, Lafayette, LA
Vol: Clear Lake Emergency Medical Corps, Clear Lake (Houston), TX -
2004
Paid: Broward Sheriff's Office, Dept. of Fire Rescue & Emergency Services, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vol: Newport Volunteer Fire Dept. & Emergency Squad, Newport, OH -
2003
Paid: Southwest Ambulance, Mesa, AZ
Vol: Lockridge Emergency Response Unit, Lockridge, IA -
2002
Paid: Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS), Gastonia, NC
Vol: Pleasant Hill Fire Dept. Volunteer Service, Pleasant Hill, IA -
2001
Paid: Pinellas County EMS Authority/Sunstar EMS, Pinellas County, FL
Vol: Westport Volunteer EMS, Westport, CT -
2000
Paid: Medic Rescue Ambulance Service, Beaver Co., PA
Vol: New Egypt First Aid & Emergency Squad, Inc., New Egypt, NJ -
1999
Paid: Okaloosa County EMS, Shalimar, FL
Vol: Northfield Rescue Squad, Northfield, NJ -
1998
Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services, Boca Raton, FL -
1997
North Myrtle (SC) Beach Rescue Squad -
1996
Allerton (IA) First Responders -
1995
Margate (FL) Fire Rescue
