PURPOSE OF THE EMAT ANNUAL AWARDS PROGRAM
The EMAT Annual Awards Program recognizes the achievements and hard work of the individuals, organizations and jurisdictions that have made exceptional efforts to further the field of emergency management and to ensure a whole community approach to preventing, preparing for, mitigating against, responding to and recovering from disasters.
2021 Awards
The 2021 EMAT Awards are going virtual as part of the 14th Annual EMAT Symposium. A live, virtual awards show will announce the winners. Award nominations open late October and close on Friday January 22, 2021.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Descriptions for each award category can be found HERE. There are two new award categories this year:
- The Rising Star Award for new professionals
- The EMAT Emergency Management Student Scholarship Award, which includes a one time scholarship from EMAT
NOMINATION PROCESS
All award nominations must be submitted ONLINE using this NEW FORM. You will have the opportunity to upload supporting files with your nomination. Only complete, on-time nominations will be accepted. No self-nominations will be accepted.
For questions on the award nominations process, please contact the Awards Committee Chair: Brian Murray.
2020 EMAT Awards
COMMUNITY SERVICE | Eric QuellarBexar County CERT | Stop the Bleed | Region 6 EXCellence in emergency management | nassau bayFlood Mitigation & Home Elevation Project | Region 2 Outstanding Public information | american red Cross & Deaf LinkPre-recorded Video Interpretation Project | Region 2 distinguished service | patrick repmanEMAT Board Member | Region 4 Lifetime Achievement | Charles "Jeff" GalyeanEMC, City of Seabrook | Region 2 President's Award | Brenda VermillionRetired, Former EMC, Carson County | Region 5 |