- Anyone may submit nominations for the Regional EMS Awards including self-submitted nominations.
- The Scholarship Application for Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior should be completed by the student.
- Nominations for all Governor’s EMS Awards (including the scholarship) MUST be submitted through the Regional Awards Program.
- For all categories, the nomination may be based on a pattern of conduct/activities that have culminated in an exceptional improvement of the emergency medical services system in the locality, region, or state. The nomination may also be based on a single unusual event that was beyond ordinary duty.
- Using the ODEMSA Online Nomination Form (link found below), nominations can be submitted electronically.
- The person making the nomination should have extensive knowledge of the nominee’s qualifications and carefully select the category that most appropriately matches the nominee’s accomplishments.
- The nominee must have current licensure or certification in the category in which he or she has been nominated.
- One letter of recommendation and a maximum of two additional attachments, which can include a resume or CV, newspaper/periodical articles or other materials, may be included with the nomination form.