EMS AWARDS

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2002
E.M.T. of the Year
Awarded by the Kentucky Board of EMS,

The Emergency Medical Techinian of the Year represents the best the
profession has to offer. Recipients have demonstrated
proficiency in patient care and have displayed
professionalism which commands respect from
patient and peers alike.

Daniel Carter
Methodist Hospital EMS, Henderson

Employed by Methodist Hospital since July, 1981.
The award was presented on September 13, 2003 at the kentucky EMS Conference
in Owensboro, Kentucky by Charles O'Neal, Deputy Director, Kentucky Board of
EMS; Michael Swift, President, Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association; and
Kentucky State Senator Verne McGaha.
Daniel was recognized for his commitment, dedication to quality and to others
in time of need. One part of the nomination stated,"Daniel never hesitates to
overcome barriers in order to provider patient care".
Dedication to others in a time of need.
Events and experiences that exhibit the recipient's commitment to quality:
Words that describe the recipient: Exceptional, Dedicated, Honor, Integrity,
Trustworthy.
The recipient spends his spare time: Furthering his education, Currently
enrolled in paramedic class, Teaching EMS classes
Past work experience includes: Long standing EMT, Always ready to assist
other patient care providers in times of need.

2001
Paramedic of the Year
Awarded by the Kentucky Board of EMS,

The Paramedic of the Year represents the best the
profession has to offer. Recipients have demonstrated
proficiency in patient care and have displayed
professionalism which commands respect from
patient and peers alike.

Brant Burden
Methodist Hospital EMS, Henderson

Employed by Methodist Hospital since June, 1994.
Because Brant Burden listened to his dad years ago, he's been
named Kentucky's top paramedic for Year 2001. The late Jim Burden
didn't give his son advice about emergency medicine. Instead, the man
who was an engineer with International Harvester for 34 years told the
young Brant: "If something is difficult, you can always find an easier and
better way to do it." Brant took those words to heart, and came up with an
invention that was largely responsible for his recent honor by Kentucky
Emergency Medical Services.

2001
EMT of the Year
Awarded by the Kentucky Board of EMS,

The EMT of the Year represents the best the
profession has to offer. Recipients have demonstrated
proficiency in patient care and have displayed
professionalism which commands respect from
patient and peers alike.

Jeff Paris
Methodist Hospital EMS, Union County

Employed by Methodist Hospital Union County since 1989.
He is a Basic Trauma Life Support instructor and a CPR instructor, as well
as a level II certified firefighter in the state of Kentucky. He has been a volunteer
member of the Sturgis fire and rescue squad since 1981. While working fulltime
for Union County's EMS, he also works for Crittenden County EMS on his days off.

2000
Paramedic of the Year
Awarded by the EMS Branch,
Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services

Kerry DeHaven
Methodist Hospital EMS, Henderson

Employed by Methodist Hospital since March, 1991. Has been
a member of the Clay Volunteer Fire Department sinceApril,
1985, and serves as assistant chief / lead training officer and
first response program coordinator. Was instrumental in forming
the Clay Volunteer Fire Department First Response Program this
year. An EMT-Basic since 1986 and a paramedic since 1989,
he has also been a certified firefighter since 1986 and a Level II
fire instructor since 1992. Involved with the fire prevention program
taught at Clay Elementary School each year. Was instrumental in
organizing, along with two other members, a fund raiser for a department
firefighter with terminal cancer and no job or insurance, helping to
raise over $2000 with a barbecue. Member of the Webster County
Firefighters Association and has served as president, vice-president,
and is currently in his second term as treasuer. Currently serves on
the board ofthe Kentucky Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.

2000
EMS Special Recognition
Awarded by the EMS Branch,
Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services

The EMS Special Recognition Award was established to
recognize an individual who has made significant contributions
to the planning, development, implementation, or evaluation
of EMS systems within their local community or the state as a whole.
Recipients may be an EMS professional who has worked to improve
the quality and availability of any component of EMS or trauma care
systems, a public official, community leader, or other "lay person" who
has spearheaded significant improvements to EMS in their community
or the Commonwealth.

Neil Kellen
Methodist Hospital EMS, Henderson

Director of Methodist Hospital Ambulance from March, 1977 through
October, 1987, when he began working as a street paramedic. Returned
to the director position from June 1991 through June 2000. Became a
paramedic in 1980. Instrumental in organizing Henderson's first paramedic
class. Instrumental in organizing the automatic external defibrillator program
for Henderson County. Long-time member of the Kentucky Ambulance
Providers Association, and served several years as its secretary. On his original
resume in 1977 Neil listed his future plans as goals as "To participate in
establishing an above average ambulance service for the City/County of
Henderson." Neil easily achieved his goal, leaving behind at his retirement
an ambulance service well respected throughout Kentucky.

1999
Paramedic of the Year
Awarded by the EMS Branch,
Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services

Paul A. DeSpain
Methodist Hospital EMS, Henderson

Certified as a Paramedic since 1980; and an EMT since 1979
Holds instructor certifications in ACLS, BTLS, PALS and Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Coordinated paramedic training
programs in the Henderson area. Instrumental in starting a
multi-agency trauma team to improve trauma response in
Henderson, Union, and Webster Counties.
Previously involved with Henderson’s "Good To Be Alive" program
bringing strong anti-drug, anti-alcohol, and
anti-drunk driving message to teenagers.
Leading force behind developing and conducting the new "Good To Be
Alive II" program that focuses on teen violence and its aftermath.
Developed as a follow up to the Heath High School incident, the
program has been presented to high schools in Henderson, Union,
Webster, and Crittenden Counties as well as to all middle schools
in Henderson County. The "Good To Be Alive II" program
incorporates live music, video taped sequences, reality based
information on the consequences op violence, and interviews with
penitentiary inmates.

1997
EMS Provider Public Education Award
Awarded by the
EMS Branch Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services
The EMS Provider Public Education Award is presented
to an ambulance service, hospital, or other provider
organization in recognition of significant contributions to
the improvement of the public's understanding of EMS.

The award recognizes organizations which educate the
public on how to access the EMS system, provide training
in CPR or first aid, or otherwise promotes effective
utilization of the EMS system. Community Methodist Hospital EMS
Accepting the award is Neil Kellen, EMS Director

April 1998