Several VCU Health Employees Recognized at the 2023 Regional Awards Ceremony

November 17, 2023

Each year, the Old Dominion EMS Alliance hosts their regional awards program.  The regional awards recognize individuals for their role in improving the EMS system.  VCU Health picked up eight regional awards last week!

Excellence in EMS

Awarded to an individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to the statewide Virginia emergency medical services system, and has demonstrated a commitment to a comprehensive, integrated system of emergency medical services throughout the Commonwealth.

Greg Neiman, MS, NRP, NCEE, VCU Health EMS Liaison and CTCCE Adjunct Faculty

 

Outstanding EMS Prehospital Provider

Awarded to an individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to his or her community through involvement with EMS. An individual that serves a mentor in growth and development of the EMS field.

Drew Modrall, NRP, FP-C, LifeEvac

 

Outstanding Contribution to EMS Health and Safety

Awarded to an individual, program, business or licensed EMS Agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia that has demonstrated comprehensive and/or significant accomplishments/programs that make a significant contribution to or provide for the health, safety, and welfare of EMS providers.

William Aiken, VCU LifeEvac

 

Nurse with Outstanding Contribution to EMS

Awarded to a nurse who exemplifies outstanding service in emergency medical services; knowledge and performance of EMS nursing skills; and high standards of cooperation and leadership with other EMS personnel and agencies.

Matthew Jensen, VCU LifeEvac

 

Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children

Awarded to an individual or organization that exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to the contribution, development and/or enhancement of EMS for children in Virginia.

Jennifer Farmer, Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad & VCU Health Nurse

 

Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS

Awarded to a nurse who exemplifies outstanding service in emergency medical services; knowledge and performance of EMS nursing skills; and high standards of cooperation and leadership with other EMS personnel and agencies.

Dr. Benjamin Nicholson, VCU Health and VCU LifeEvac

 

Outstanding EMS Leadership

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated ability to organize, conduct, manage, problem solve and evaluate within his or her organization and, by exemplary leadership and administrative skills, improve the effectiveness, response and delivery of EMS.

Beverly Harris, VCU LifeEvac

 

Outstanding EMS Prehospital Educator

Awarded to a provider who exemplifies outstanding teaching and leadership qualities while participating as an educator in an EMS program.

Damien Coy, CTCCE Adjunct Faculty

 

Congratulations to all!

More information is available at: https://odemsa.net/2023awards/