Members of the EMS Community,
I hope that everyone is enjoying the gradual onset of springtime weather that we are currently experiencing. I am continually humbled by the incredible work that every one of you is doing throughout the great State of Maine. Each year during Emergency Medical Services Week, this year May 15-21, the Maine EMS Board recognizes leaders and outstanding contributors to the Maine EMS system.
Maine EMS is seeking nominations for award recipients in the following four (4) categories:
- Governor’s Award: This award is conferred for exceptional contribution to the EMS system at the state, national, or system-wide level. The candidate should have demonstrated involvement and contribution in multiple areas of EMS activity (i.e., system development, education, administration, public education, quality/process improvement, etc.).
- EMS Excellence Award: Conferred for contribution to the EMS system at the regional or state level. The candidate should have demonstrated involvement and significant contribution in one or more areas of EMS activity (i.e., system development, education, administration, public education, quality/process improvement, etc.).
- Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is conferred for extensive involvement with EMS in Maine for at least ten (10) years, consistently performing above and beyond expectations in system development, patient care, service involvement, and/or community involvement.
- EMS Merit Award: Conferred for contributions to the EMS system at the local or regional level. The candidate should have demonstrated involvement and contribution in one or more areas of EMS activity.
The Maine EMS Board and Office would like to encourage you to submit nominations for these awards to our office. You can do so by using this online form or printing and submitting your nomination form via USPS. We would strongly encourage you to submit all nominations via the online submission tool. Please note that we will be accepting nominations until 23:59 on April 27, 2022.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any additional questions or concerns. You can reach us by emailing maine.ems@maine.gov or calling (207) 626-3860.
Sam Hurley, MPH, EMPS, NRP
Director, Maine EMS