Emergency Medical Service Awards
Longenbaugh Memorial Award
Dr. George Longenbaugh was a pioneer in Alaska EMS. This award honors a physician who exemplifies leadership and dedication to EMS systems and, through his or her efforts, has significantly promoted the Alaska EMS system.
2009
- Dr. Michael Levy — In recognition of 20 years of service as a staunch supporter of pre-hospital and emergency medicine, and his dedication to public service ethics and the people of Alaska.
2008
- Karen O’Neill, M.D. of Nome — in recognition of 33 years of leadership and dedicated service to the Norton Sound Region and to the people of the State of Alaska.
2007
- Jennifer Dow, M.D., of Girdwood, for her tireless efforts in enhancing outdoor emergency medicine in Alaska.
2006
- Dr. William Anthes - Ketchikan, in recognition of his 23 years of support to the Ketchikan Fire Department as Physician Medical Director.
2005
- Barbara Jean Coopes, MD - Anchorage, in recognition of her leadership of Pediatric Transport team of LifeGuard Alaska, her excellent clinical skills, and her dedication to EMS and rural health care providers.
2004
- Mike Levy, MD - Anchorage, for his 15 years of leadership and advocacy of the EMS system in Alaska.
2003
- Ken Brown, MD - Juneau, in recognition of his involvement, leadership, and dedication to EMS in Southeast Alaska as medical director for Capital City Fire/Rescue as well as to the State as a member of the Alaska Council on EMS.
2002
- Don Hudson, DO - Anchorage, in recognition of his service to Unalaska EMS and the local clinic for more than 10 years, & for his dedication, leadership & friendship to the providers.
2001
- William Bell, MD - Homer, in recognition of 18 years of service as a medical director.
2000
- No Award Given
1999
- Frank Sacco, MD, Alaska Native Medical Center – Anchorage, in recognition of his commitment to, promotion of, and outstanding leadership in the Alaska Trauma Care System.
1998
- William L. Cooper, MD - Kasilof, in recognition of his outstanding quality of medical direction and increasing number of services he directs.
1997
- Ernest Meloche, MD – Ketchikan, for years of service in Southeast Alaska and Alaska Marine Highway System.
1996
- Leanne Converse, MD - Chena Goldstream Fire & Rescue – Fairbanks, in recognition of years of commitment/leadership in Interior Region.
1995
- Leo K. Morresey, MD - TransAlaska Pipeline – Anchorage, for years of commitment to Alaska's EMS system.
1994
- Donn Kruse, MD - Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp. – Bethel, for years of commitment to and leadership in emergency medical services in the Yukon Kuskokwim Region.
1993
- Thomas H. Wood, MD – Petersburg, for encouraging and providing EMS to Petersburg and SE Alaska, through his practice, physician sponsorship, and as EMS Medical Director for SE Region EMS Council.
1992
- John Hall, MD, FACEP - Anchorage
1991
- Michael Copass, MD – Seattle, for his medevac work in Southeast Alaska, Harborview and Airlift Northwest in Seattle & training for all of Alaska.
1990
- William Bell, MD – Homer, for his services as physician sponsor for Homer Volunteer Fire Department.
1989
- George McAnelly, MD - Anchor Point, for his services as physician sponsor for Anchor Point Vol. Fire & Rescue.
1988
- Harriett Jackson Schirmer, MD – Wrangell, for serving as EMS physician sponsor of Wrangell Vol. Fire Dept.
1987
- David Templin, MD – Anchorage, for his long-time service as Alaska Native Medical Center/IHS EMS Coordinator for Alaska, surgeon & statewide work to improve EMS systems.
1986
- William Wennen, MD – Fairbanks, long-time ACEMS member & ACEMS Chair, physician sponsor of University of Alaska Fairbanks Fire Dept., & for his workshops & lectures on burns & other EMS topics throughout the state.