Nicholas Rosecrans Award
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Overview
Nicholas Rosecrans Award
Organization: California Paramedic Foundation (in partnership with EMS World, RedFlash Group, and Air Methods Corporation)
Overview:
National award recognizing individuals and organizations who create EMS-driven injury and illness prevention programs. The award honors emergency responders who have demonstrated leadership, commitment, and innovation in preventing injury before it happens.
- Named after: Nicholas Rosecrans, a young toddler whose tragic drowning spurred EMS injury and illness prevention programs in Southern California
- Award timing: Presented annually at EMS World Expo
- Recognition: Winners receive national recognition and spotlight profile in JEMS magazine
- Award sponsors: California Paramedic Foundation, RedFlash Group, EMS World, Air Methods Corporation
Award History & Focus
- Individuals and organizations with demonstrated leadership, commitment, and innovation in EMS-driven prevention programming
- Programs focused on injury and illness prevention
- Examples include: opioid use disorder prevention, pediatric injury prevention, community paramedicine
Eligibility
- 2022: Dr. Gerard Carroll and Cooper EMS (buprenorphine program)
- 2020: Dr. Kevin Munjal and Mt. Sinai Community Paramedicine Program
- 2019: Colerain Township Fire and EMS (opioid prevention)
Previous Winners (2018-2022)
- Phone: 619-722-1237
- Email: john@caparamedic.org
- Website: caparamedic.org/nicholas-rosecrans
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How to Apply
Nomination Process
1. Submit nomination form - Complete 2018 Nicholas Rosecrans Award Nomination Form (or current year form)
2. Include relevant details about the nominee's prevention work, leadership, innovation, and community impact
3. Submit electronically to the California Paramedic Foundation
- Nomination form demonstrating leadership in injury/illness prevention
- Evidence of innovation in prevention programming
- Documentation of community impact and outcomes
Application Materials
- Email: john@caparamedic.org
- Organization: California Paramedic Foundation
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