Region 10 Paramedic of the Year

Nominees for the Region 10 Paramedic of the Year Award should exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, dedication, clinical excellence, and service to patients, colleagues, their agency, and the EMS profession. The award recognizes an EMT who consistently demonstrates a commitment to providing exceptional patient care while making meaningful contributions beyond the routine expectations of the position.

The Region 10 Paramedic of the Year should represent the qualities that make EMS professionals exceptional not only through the care they provide to patients, but through the example they set for their coworkers, their agency, and their community.

Nominations may be submitted by any EMS provider, patient, peer, healthcare professional, or member of the community who has firsthand knowledge of the nominee’s contributions and service.

Award Recipients

2024-

2025-

2027-

CRITERIA

Consideration should be given to the following criteria:

1.Years of Service & Eligibility

  • Must be a currently certified Paramedic in good standing.

  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of active service as an EMT/Paramedic.

  • Must have completed at least one (1) year of service within Region 10 and be actively employed by a Region 10 EMS agency at the time of nomination.

  • Must be actively providing patient care at the time of nomination.

2.Performance & Clinical Excellence

  • Consistently demonstrates high-quality patient care and sound clinical judgment.

  • Maintains a strong work ethic, reliability, and adherence to established protocols and standards of care.

  • Demonstrates professionalism and compassion in interactions with patients, coworkers, healthcare professionals, and allied agencies.

  • Has no significant disciplinary actions within the twelve (12) months preceding the nomination.

3.Accomplishments & Professional Development

  • Demonstrates notable accomplishments, including exceptional patient outcomes, lifesaving interventions, or other significant contributions to patient care.

  • Has received recognition, commendations, or other acknowledgment from supervisors, coworkers, their agency, patients, or the community.

  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives, special projects, agency initiatives, or leadership activities that contribute to improved EMS operations or patient care.

  • Demonstrates a commitment to continued professional development through advanced training, certifications, continuing education, or other educational opportunities beyond minimum requirements.

4.Above & Beyond Service

  • Consistently demonstrates a willingness to exceed normal job expectations in service to patients, coworkers, their agency, and the EMS profession.

  • Provides mentorship, precepting, or support to new EMTs, Paramedics, students, or other EMS personnel.

  • Participates in community outreach, public education, health and safety initiatives, or volunteer activities that promote EMS and the communities served.

  • Demonstrates a willingness to support coworkers and their agency during critical incidents, staffing challenges, special events, or other times of need.

  • Serves as a positive role model and professional ambassador for EMS, representing the values of Region 10 and the EMS profession.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Complete the nomination form describing why you believe the currently licensed provider residing in the region should receive the Region 10 Paramedic of the Year award.

Nomination Form