Twenty EMS Professionals Received 2010 Stars of Life Honors
Nominated by their respective ambulance service directors, twenty EMS professionals were presented on September 22, 2010 award citations signed by Governor Jim Doyle, and gold medalions from the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) and American Ambulance Association (AAA) organizations.
The Stars program and dinner banquet was held at the Tundra Lodge and Conference Center in Green Bay as part of the Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin Conference. The evening's program was capped off with a keynote speech by American Ambulance Association President Jim Finger, "Stars Make A Difference Every Day". Wisconsin is one of eight states sponsoring an annual Stars event, which is modeled after the American Ambulance Association's (AAA) national Stars program.
In addition, Stars recipients attended a daylong outing in Madison at the State Capitol on October 18, 2011 for "Stars Day at the Capitol", where a resolution was read and voted in their presence, in both the Senate and Assembly, on commending the Stars for their achievement and honors. A standing ovation was offered by elected leaders in both house chambers. Stars also met with their local Senators and Representatives for individual meetings and photos. To see our photo page dedicated to the capitol event, click the respective under score for our facebook photo page or PAAW website photo page.
According to PAAW President Patrick Ryan, "Stars stood up for EMS today at the State Capitol. It was nice to see their contributions and this award noted, honored and recognized."
Criteria for Stars of Life Honors
● Outstanding ambulance service employee.
● On-duty or off-duty service above the call of duty.
● Setting significant records.
● Skills and abilities as an EMS provider.
● Positive image and commitment demonstrated.
● Local leadership in developing community partnerships or programs.
Wisconsin Stars of Life 2010
Award Recipients
Click here to see the picture and award program booklet highlighting each Star of Life recipient.
| Star |
Company |
| Karen Dallman |
Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. |
| Nick Eastman |
Tri-State Ambulance |
| Ron Flegal |
Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. |
| Kate Gallagher |
Baraboo District Ambulance Service |
| David Gross |
Ryan Brothers Ambulance - Ft Atkinson |
| Ron Hieronimczak |
County Rescue Services |
| Linda Hieronimczak |
County Rescue Services |
| Scott Hirsch |
Meda-Care Ambulance |
| Steve Krantz |
Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc. |
| Teri L Nitka |
Paratech Ambulance Service |
| Jay Norgel |
Plymouth EMS |
| Michael Petersen |
Tri-State Ambulance |
| Robert Remiker |
Viking Community Rescue Squad |
| Mary Remiker |
Viking Community Rescue Squad |
| Ben Schoenborn |
Calumet Medical Center Ambulance |
| Rick Sherman |
Baraboo District Ambulance Service |
| Mark Sinotte |
New London Family Medical Center Ambulance |
| Bill Tierney |
Divine Savior EMS |
| Heidi Traxler |
Baraboo District Ambulance Service |
| Steve Zank |
Ryan Brothers Ambulance |
Joint resolution by the Senate and Assembly commending the Stars of Life honorees, May 17, 2011.
Whereas, emergency medical service (EMS) professionals serve thousands of Wisconsinites every year and provide critical life−saving treatments and rescue operations throughout the state; and
Whereas, emergency medical personnel often work in dangerous situations to help those in need of immediate care, placing their own safety at risk; and
Whereas, the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) and the American Ambulance Association (AAA) are dedicated to advocating and promoting EMS and excellence in emergency medical care; and
Whereas, PAAW and AAA annually recognize as Stars of Life those EMS professionals who stand out among their peers for their exceptional achievements in emergency care and on September 21, 2011, honored 21 Stars of Life at a ceremony held in Green Bay, Wisconsin; and
Whereas, Stars of Life honorees are nominated by their respective ambulance service directors and awarded for accomplishments in EMS care as outstanding ambulance service employees; on−duty or off−duty service above the call of duty; setting significant records; skills and abilities as an EMS provider; positive image and commitment demonstrated; or local leadership in development of community partnerships or programs; and
Whereas, the 2011 Stars of Life honorees include those serving both rural and urban areas and represent the exceptional care that EMS professionals provide residents of our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, that the members of the Wisconsin legislature congratulate the 2011 Stars of Life honorees and commend those receiving this award for their achievements and continuing dedication to their patients and communities.
Previous Stars of Life Award Recipients
To see group pictures and a list of individuals who have been presented the Stars of Life Award and received a Governor's Citation as part of this honor, just click the year below. Since 2006, Stars of Life has been proudly presented by the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin.
