2008 Symposium Award Recipients
PARAMEDIC OF THE YEAR
Bridgette Parsons, Newberry County EMS
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)
Landrum Rescue Squad
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)
Richland 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
Rusty Hollingsworth, Beaufort County EMS
Presented to an EMS or Rescue Squad Director who has contributed most significantly to EMS at the community, state, or national level.
MEDICAL CONTROL PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Matthew Logan, MD, Greenwood County EMS
Presented to a Medical Control Physician 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
Scott Cyganiewicz, Horry County Fire/Rescue (not pictured)
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.
WARREN D. McBRIDE AWARD - PRESENTED BY THE SC EMS ASSOCIATION
Albert M. Futrell, South Carolina DHEC EMS (Retired) (not pictured)
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.
PIER AWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION IN EMS
Berkeley 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
Senator Jake Knotts and Representative Paul Agnew
This award is presented to a South Carolina legislator who has been a significant supporter of emergency medical services during the previous year.