Emergency Medical Service Awards
EMS Educator of the Year
This award is given to a State certified ETT or EMT Instructor, who is dedicated to quality instruction and promoting the best in prehospital care or has made an outstanding contribution to EMS education.
2009
- Tom Vaden — In recognition of his dedication and commitment to the cause of emergency service as the primary EMS trainer for the Norton Sound Region.
2008
- MariBeth Buechel of Unalaska — in recognition of two decades of outstanding professionalism and excellence as an EMS educator.
2007
- Jan Dick of Fairbanks, for his 30 years of service to Alaska EMS and the critical link he provides to EMS education in rural Alaska communities.
2006
- Ron Bowers - Dillingham
2005
- Alan Loken - Anchorage
2004
- Katie Lewis - Sitka
2003
- Bill O'Brien - Bethel
2002
- Susan Coffland - Sitka
2001
- Kevin Baker - Anchorage
2000
- Susan Zehner - Fort Wainwright
1999
- Tim Cooper - Soldotna
1998
- Ken Blackmon - Adak
1997
- No Award Given
1996
- No Award Given
1995
- Jean Cripps - Seward
1994
- Anisha Elbie - South Naknek
1993
- Ben Maxon - Anchor Point
1992
- David Friday - Bethel
1991
- Sue Hecks - Seldovia
1990
- Gene Toole - Naknek
1989
- Maureen Gwynn - Fairbanks
1988
- Susan Clark - Sitka
1987
- Ronni Sullivan - Anchorage
1986
- Don Cripps - Seward
1985
- Phyllis Adams - Bethel
1984
- Sister Marie Ann Brent - Dutch Harbor