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Every year, the Wyoming Erie Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (WEREMS) presents awards in several categories.

In addition to receiving local recognition, their applications are forwarded to the New York State Awards Committee for consideration. Those winners will be recognized at the New York State Vital Signs Conference

2026 WEREMS Council Award Recipients:

Basic Life Support Provider of the Year
Danielle Zink-Laskowski, Arcade Fire Department

Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year
Julia Elge, Strykersville Rescue Squad

EMS Agency of the Year
Wyoming County Emergency Medical Services, Wyoming County, NY

Harriet C. Weber EMS Leadership Award
Robert Zuidema, Gainesville Rescue Squad

EMS Educator of Excellence
Kayla Shephard, Erie County EMS

EMS Communications Specialist of the Year
Katie Caffee
Khalika Flemming
American Medical Response (AMR)

Physician of Excellence
Dr. Evan Shaw, UBMD Emergency Medicine

Registered Professional Nurse of Excellence
Katelyn Decaire, Mercy Flight Inc.

Excellence in EMS Quality and Safety
Ashlee Leo, American Medical Response (AMR)