EMSAC, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Children's Hospital Colorado are pleased to announced the recipients of the 2012 Colorado State EMS Awards. The awards will be presented at the Colorado State EMS Conference, at 8:00 AM, Saturday, November 10 at Keystone Resort Conference Center.
Ambulance Service of the Year
Cheyenne County Ambulance Service
ALS Professional of the Year
Nick Pieper
American Medical Response
Dr. Robert Campbell Award for Distinguished Service
Tawnya Silloway
American Medical Response
Dr. Valentin Wohlauer Award for Physician Excellence in EMS
Dr. Steve Heinz
Sky Ridge Medical Center
EMSAC Presidents Award
Denver Health Paramedic Division
Childrens Hospital Colorado Award for Commitment to Pediatric Emergency Care
Summit County Ambulance Service
We are pleased that several of our current and former team members were selected and recognized for their work and contributions to our profession. They are in good company with everyone recognized above.
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Francis Mildred Roth Women in EMS Award
A tribute to women in Colorado EMS, and for those who have served their community and integrated safety prevention, education, and their love for the community in their lives. The Roth Award is for outstanding women who have helped carve out the history of Colorado EMS. Women who have made the difference through innovative contributions at a local, state, or national level. Francis Mildred Roth was one of the first female EMS professionals in Colorado. She embodied the true spirit of volunteers. She saved lives, fought fires, taught basic first aid and CPR. She helped build the first local firehouse in her community, coached little league baseball and was also recognized as teacher of the year.
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EMS Executive of the Year
Honors an individual in an executive capacity who has become a leader in EMS and serves as a role model for EMS Managers throughout the state. This includes agency administrators, RETAC coordinators, or directly-related organization leaders.
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C.J. Shanaberger Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors an individual whose contributions to prehospital care have been consistent and long lasting, representing in effect, a lifetime of outstanding service to the profession and the public.
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