Awards Index | The Kentucky EMS Connection Main Index

Presented September 17, 2004 at the Kentucky EMS Conference and Expo, Owensboro,
by Joe Bradshaw, President, Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association, and
Capt. Pete Collins, National State Troopers Hall of Fame

Dispatcher of the Year

Charles E. Stockton
Clinton County EMS 911 Dispatch Center

• At an early age he knew he wanted a career in emergency services or public safety of some type. He grew up watching Emergency! As soon as he got old enough he took and passed the EMT-Basic course and his instructor was Mike Swift. After he was certified, he started working for a couple of funeral homes. Over his long career, which spans over 28 years, he has worked for five different ambulance services and under 8 mayors and 7 judges. He attributes his ability to continue his employment under both Democratic and Republican administrations to being neutral and supportive of his superiors and simply doing his job in an unbiased way.
• First dispatcher in the history of Clinton County to be certified in as a telecommunicator through DOCJT in Richmond. 
• Serves as Deputy Director of Clinton Emergency Management
• Has worked good under fire when he was dispatching when his daughter was in a wreck while he was dispatching.

EMT-Basic of the Year

Phillip Franklin
Marshall County EMS
Benton

• Has worked as an EMT-Basic for seven years.
• Has taken an active role in providing EMS-related programs for area schools, scouts, and civic organizations.
• He is always first in line to help with any project and he never complains.
• He is also a volunteer firefighter. When not working or spending time with his family, he enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. 

EMT-Paramedic of the Year

Amy Selman
Fort Knox EMS
Hardin County EMS
Louisville Medical Center STATCARE

• Has received the honor of being named Educator of the Year for the U.S. Army Medical Division.
• Has written two National Registry Refresher Courses for the Fort Knox Emergency Medicine Services.
• An active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor.
• Amy is dedicated and displays a passion for patient care. She works as a paramedic for Fort Knox EMS and Hardin County EMS, and as a paramedic educator for Louisville Medical Center STATCARE

Trigg County EMS
Cadiz 

• "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" and he comes in the form of the Trigg County EMT. We have the North Pole right here in Cadiz, right here in the ambulance garage. When I was teaching, my students and I would help with the "Toys for Tots" program. Families begin to make their requests early for the "big white sleigh" to deliver toys at Christmas time. The goal of the Trigg County EMS is that every request be filled and filled to meet the specifications of the child. You would not believe how hard they work, the miles they drive to find the right toy and the hours that are spent making sure "Santa has his act together." In addition to the Ham Festival Food Sales, Trigg County EMS sponsors a golf tournament in August and a Sporting Clay Shoot in October to raise money to purchase toys. The Trigg County EMS team cooks and prepares food to raise additional funds. They have that garage organized by age groups, by toys, and by times for delivery. This program has been making a difference for 25 years. Each year it grows and last year they created a "smiles and excitement" for over 300 children. Talking about some busy and humble "little elves," you're talking about our outstanding Trigg County EMS. This community is so appreciative of all they do to meet the needs of those less fortunate. None of us ever know when we might need Trigg County EMS, but one thing we do know, they will be there! (From the nomination form, submitted by Trigg County Public Schools.)

EMS Special Recognition
Awarded by the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association

Joe Prewitt
Nelson County EMS
Bardstown

• Member of the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association.
• Director of Nelson County EMS, keeping his service running for 22 years partially my mortgaging his home numerous times.
• A father figure to his employees, looking out for his employees.
• All around great guy and boss.

EMS Special Recognition
Awarded by the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association

Charles W. Shaw
Campbellsville

• Began with Campbellsville Taylor County Rescue in 1966 and became Chief in 1976. Although this is more than a full time position, he has provided this as a volunteer.
• A major organizer in the development of the 911 center for Campbellsville Taylor County.
• Leadership since 1984 in basic life support and advanced life support services, heavy rescue, Haz-Mat response team, swift water rescue team, confined space team, and high angle response team.
• Has been a intricate part of the formation of the Level III Trauma Center now located at Taylor Regional Hospital.
• Has been very involved in the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association in past years and continues to support the efforts of EMS throughout the state through his position in Rescue as well as his State Fire/Rescue Training, which he continue to this day.

Lee Brown
Kentucky EMS Academy
Bowling Green

Dr. Jack Carey Award
Awarded by the Kentucky EMT Instructors Association

The Dr. Jack Carey Award, made possible by a grant from Rohm and Haas, Inc., is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Carey, a Lexington physician who helped spearhead the development of emergency medicine in Kentucky, and who aided many EMS responders in furthering their education and training, assisting wherever necessary to better EMS care in the state. The award honors an EMT-Instructor who is outstanding in the training they provide, furthering the future of EMTs and all EMS providers in the state.

Sharon Pierceall
Kentucky