Sponsor: Ferno - Washington, Inc.
Criteria: Exemplary local leadership in the provision of Emergency Medical Services;
Outstanding dedication to continually improving the quality of local prehospital emergency medical care; Exceptional ability in motivating, encouraging, and supporting EMTs and paramedics; and Recognized innovation in system development and clinical care.
Eligibility: Any practicing medical director of a local EMS system.
Nominated by: Anyone
Winners receive: A plaque and a $1,000 stipend
This award is named for Richard Ferneau, the founder of Ferno-Washington, Inc.