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EMS Awards Program
2011 Award Ceremony and Photos
Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are trained to provide stabilizing and lifesaving care to our citizens. The duties that EMS personnel perform are usually done as a matter of routine, and they receive very little, if any, recognition for activities that are “above and beyond” the call of duty. It is for this reason that the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMS Authority) initiated an EMS Awards Program.
It is our intent to honor those persons who have performed noteworthy, exceptional, and even extraordinary acts while working as EMS certified or licensed personnel, administrators, trainers, or volunteers within the EMS system.
EMS providers, supervisors, and managers are encouraged to watch for outstanding performances by their staff, and to nominate any responsible individual for recognition in the appropriate category. Nominations may be submitted continuously.
Various levels of personnel comprise the EMS system and an array of categories was created to include them all. The award categories are:
Individual Awards
Statewide EMS System Awards
Individual Achievement Recognition
In addition to the specific categories mentioned above, the EMS Authority may also present certificates of recognition, appreciation, or other awards as dictated by particular circumstances.
Nomination & Notification Forms
Individual Award Nomination
Statewide EMS System Award Nomination
Individual Achievement Recognition Notification of Eligibility
Past Recipients
2011 Award Ceremony and Photos
Press Release
Review Committee
The five individuals who comprise the review committee are members of the California Ambulance Association, the California Fire Chief's Association (CalChiefs), the Emergency Medical Directors Association of California (EMDAC), the Emergency Medical Services Administrators' Association of California (EMSAAC) and one at-large member selected by the EMS Authority.
Award Period
The award period for the nominations for the awards is continuous. Individual and Statewide awards will be made by EMSA. Nominations submitted before September 1, 2012 will be considered for the 2012 award ceremony.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or need further information please contact Robin Robinson by phone at (916) 322-4336 x447 or via e-mail at robin.robinson@emsa.ca.gov.