The Award of Excellence for Leadership and Community Building should recognize those who have distinguished themselves as leaders or outstanding advocates for the field of paramedicine; regionally, nationally, or internationally. For example, this may include, but may not necessarily be limited to:
- Exemplary management and the ability to motivate, resulting in significant enhancements within a paramedic focused unit, group, or organization.
- Displaying outstanding leadership during a major crisis or unexpected event.
- Advocating a change, or successfully implementing a new initiative or policy, which has resulted in the enhancement of paramedic practice or response.
- Inspiring or instilling a culture of excellence within the paramedic field, which has led to enhanced practice, safety and effectiveness.
- Achieving excellence in the development and delivery of health prevention programs, or similar initiatives aimed at promoting public safety and reducing the need for EMS
services. - Champions a cause that advances the profile of the paramedic profession through partnerships with other allied responders and organizations.
- Leadership that advances the use of paramedics in non-traditional roles.
Due to the significance of this award, it should be awarded to a paramedic leader who has had an overall exemplary service record.
- The recipient can be full-time, part-time, volunteer, or retired.
- The preferred recipient would be a “paramedic”, as defined through educational and professional registration requirements.
- The preferred recipient would be an active member of the Alberta Paramedic Association.
- Although not intended as a group award, at the discretion of the APA, this award may be awarded to a small group or team.
- Although not intended as a memorial award, this may be awarded posthumously at the discretion of the committee.