Sponsor: Laerdal Medical Corporation
Criteria: EMT-Paramedic who has significantly contributed to EMS at the community, state and/or national level.
Eligibility: Any paramedic whose primary responsibility is providing direct patient care.
Nominated by: Anyone
Winners receive: $1,000 stipend and carved Norwegian crystal

This award is named for Asmund S. Laerdal, the founder of the Laerdal Company.