2006
Symposium Award Recipients
PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR
Joshua Parker, Upstate Carolina Medical Center
Presented to an EMT-Paramedic who has contributed
most significantly to EMS at the community, state or national level.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM
OF THE YEAR (Category I – Small)
Med-Trans One Air Ambulance Service
Presented to an Ambulance service that made
less than 2000 calls during the previous year and which exemplifies outstanding
professionalism and service to its community.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM
OF THE YEAR (Category II – Large)
Berkeley County EMS
Presented to an Ambulance service that made
more than 2000 calls during the previous year and which exemplifies outstanding
professionalism and service to its community.
DIRECTOR OF
THE YEAR AWARD
Chris Altman, Hampton County EMS
Presented to an EMS or Rescue Squad Director
who has contributed most significantly to EMS at the community, state, or national
level.
JACK NILES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
- PRESENTED BY THE SC EMS EDUCATORS' ASSOCIATION
Steve McDade, Abbeville County EMS
Presented to that individual who has demonstrated
outstanding contribution to the improvement of EMS through education and training
of the community and/or EMS providers.
CURTIS P. ARTZ, MD MEMORIAL AWARD -
PRESENTED BY THE LOWCOUNTRY REGIONAL EMS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jay Evans & Larry Elsey, Aiken County EMS
Presented in memory of Dr. Artz and his lifelong dedication
to the development of emergency medical healthcare delivery to a healthcare
professional for the performance of heroic acts or deeds above and beyond the
call of duty.
WARREN D. McBRIDE AWARD - PRESENTED
BY THE SC EMS ASSOCIATION
Willie Thomas, Greenwood County EMS (Retired)
Presented to that individual who has demonstrated
outstanding contribution to the improvement of EMS through a continuing long-term
commitment to the citizens of South Carolina.
EMS TELECOMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR
Jennifer Thomas, Charleston County EMS
Presented to that individual who has contributed
most effectively to the dispatch operation of an EMS provider.
PIER AWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND
EDUCATION IN EMS
Fairfield County EMS
This award is presented in recognition of outstanding public
relations efforts to educate the public about emergency
medical services, safety, drug use, drinking or driving, car seat safety and
other injury prevention programs.
LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR - PRESENTED BY
THE SC EMS ASSOCIATION
Representative Jimmy Neal (pictured with Lanny Bernard)
Senator Billy O'Dell (pictured with Steve Lanford)
Representative Dan Cooper (not pictured)
This award is presented to a South Carolina legislator who has
been a significant supporter of emergency medical services during the previous
year.