The National Association of EMT’S was founded in 1975. Members held their first board meeting on September 27, 1975, in Columbus, Ohio. Today, it is the nation’s largest and oldest organization solely representing the professional interests of EMT’S and paramedics.
The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has a major impact on the growth and development of EMT, actively promoting the highest levels of professionalism among EMS providers. It is dedicated for expanding EMS knowledge and education, enhancing professional development and advancing the cause of EMS through advocacy and research. The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians had a very successful year since the last annual meeting, marked by numerous accomplishments that raised its stature both within the EMS community and among the general public. Increased membership to more than 22,000 EMT’S and Paramedics in the United States and worldwide, had made NAEMT the largest member association of EMS workers. NAEMT celebrated its 31st Anniversary in 2006. It is a professional association of EMT’S and paramedics, representing both paid and volunteer EMS workers worldwide. NAEMT’S mission is to represent and serve Emergency Medical Services Personnel through advocacy, educational programs and research.
Each year, at the Annual Awards Banquet, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) recognizes excellence in the various areas of our profession, with the presentation of individual and organizational achievement awards. The Annual Awards Banquet concludes the NAEMT Annual Meeting, and it is attended by more than 200 NAEMT members and sponsors.
These awards honor America's EMS (Emergency medical services) providers and agencies who demonstrate exceptional leadership within the profession and/or outstanding commitment to pre-hospital care. Before the awards can be presented, however, nominations must be received. Nomination packets are available by clicking on the “Nominations” link on the pages describing the award. Nomination forms must be submitted to NAEMT Headquarters by June 1 in order to be considered in time for the Annual Awards Banquet. A person or service can be recognized or is known by the general membership of NAEMT, or they can be honored by a member of the NAEMT board. Awards open to general nomination includes the Gold Award for volunteer services (formerly called the Leo R. Schwartz Emergency Medical Service of the Year); the Gold Award for paid services (also known as the EMT-Paramedic Emergency Medical Service of the Year); the Robert E. Motley EMT of the Year; the Asmund S. Laerdal Award for Excellence, which is presented to the Paramedic of the Year; the Mary Ann Talley EMS Instructor/Coordinator of the Year; the William Klingensmith EMS Administrator of the Year; the Richard Ferneau EMS Medical Director of the Year; and the Dr. Norman E. McSwain Jr. PHTLS Leadership Award.
From time to time, a NAEMT board member recognizes and honors the EMS personnel’s with special awards. These include the Jeffery S. Harris State Leadership Award; the Rocco V. Morando Lifetime Achievement Award; the J.D. Farrington Award of Excellence; the A. Roger Fox Founder’s Award; the Governor’s National Leadership Award; and the Presidential Leadership Awards. Name of some of the current NAEMT winners are listed below:-
- Robert E. Motley was given EMT of the Year award.
He served in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the 1970’s and advocated for the development of EMS as an essential community service.
- Asmund S. Laerdal (Award for Excellence) was declared as EMT-Paramedic of the Year.
- William Klingensmith was given as EMS Administrator of the Year award.
- ADPI / Harvard Scholarship award.
- William Klingensmith EMS Administrator of the Year award.
- Mary Ann Talley was given as the Instructor/Coordinator of the Year award.
2006 NAEMT Achievement
NAEMT concluded its annual meeting of the Board of Directors and Board of Governors in Las Vegas on September 26, 2006. During the meeting members were briefed on the significant contributions made by the national association during 2006. The NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) [NREMT was established in 1970] congratulates NAEMT on its efforts.
CRITERIA FOR JOINING NAEMT
In order to join NAEMT, members will have to participate in one or more of the Association’s many divisions and committees that are active in formulating NAEMT policy and serving members with benefits, awards and information specific to their particular interests.
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