Stars of Life 2012
A Proud Moment: 2012 Stars of Life Presented with Honors and Individual Recognition
On September 19 the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin honored 16 Stars of Life at the Annual Stars of Life Banquet in Green Bay. Stars represent the spirit and commitment of Wisconsin's top ambulance service professionals. Nominated by their respective employers, Stars are recognized for service above and beyond the call of duty, years of service, extraordinary bravery, commitment, skill, and dedication to their life-saving work and the communities in which they serve.
According to PAAW President Patrick Ryan, “The Stars of Life Celebration is a one of a kind event that honors the dedication of ambulance service professionals in Wisconsin - those remarkable individuals that stand out and represent excellence in every area of the industry.” The event marked the seventh consecutive year PAAW has produced the Stars of Life event and the third time it has been part of the opening night dinner at the Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin (PSOW) conference.
To download the 2012 Stars of Life booklet handed out at the awards program, which contains a write-up on each Star honoree and their nomination, click here.
Congratulations to the Class of 2012 Stars of Life
Photo by Logan Sechler, Sechler Photography
Front row, left to right, Caleb Johnson, Baraboo District Ambulance, North Freedom; Shane Hughes, Gold Cross Ambulance Service – Fox Valley, Elkhart Lake; Mike Huber, Tri-State Ambulance, Sparta; second row, Terri Winske, County Rescue Services / Eagle III, Green Bay; Robin Taylor, Paratech Ambulance Service, Milwaukee; Lisa Antoniewicz, Deer-Grove EMS & Oregon Area Fire & EMS District, Madison; Tawnya Baxter, Meda-Care Ambulance, Milwaukee; Sara Chesky, Bell Ambulance, Delavan; third row, Lucy Cordes, Tri-State Ambulance, Winona; Dr. Mark Westfall, Gold Cross Ambulance Service – Fox Valley, Neenah; Bruce Bowen, Meda-Care Ambulance, Wind Lake; Dr. Michael D. Curtis, Amherst Fire District & Portage County EMS, Mosinee; Amanda Nogee, Ryan Brothers Ambulance – Fort Atkinson, Eau Claire; and Pat Ryan, Ryan Brothers Ambulance Service, Madison. Not pictured: Steve Beno, Delavan Rescue Squad, Walworth and Travis Orzel, Delavan Rescue Squad, Elkhorn.
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Click here to see the 2012 Stars of Life schedule of events and dedicated web page.
Stars of Life 2012 is produced by the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) and sponsored by several leading organizations, to include EMS Medical Billing Associates, Jefferson Fire and Safety, EMS Manager, ZOLL, Froedert Medical Center, SOS Technologies and Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin (PSOW) conference.
Wisconsin's Best: Sixteen Named 2012 Stars of Life
The Stars of Life class of 2012 was announced on September 6, 2012 by the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin.
Sixteen individuals from throughout Wisconsin, who were nominated by their respective ambulance service, will be presented with Stars of Life recognition. The dinner and awards program held in their honor is Wednesday, September 19 in Green Bay before a peer audience at the PSOW conference. This is the seventh consecutive year the Association has produced the program to honor and recognize those who work in or promote Emergency Medical Services in Wisconsin.
Click here to see a picture PowerPoint slideshow of Stars honorees. Slideshow will download and start advancing automatically. Press "Esc" on your keyboard to exit slideshow.
To download the 2012 Stars of Life program book and photo album that contains a write-up on each Star honoree and their nomination, click here.
2012 Stars of Life honorees include:
Lisa Antoniewicz, Deer-Grove EMS and Oregon Area Fire & EMS, Oregon
Tawnya Baxter, Meda-Care Ambulance, Milwaukee
Steve Beno, Delavan Rescue Squad, Delavan
Bruce Bowen, Meda-Care Ambulance, Milwaukee
Sarah Chesky, Bell Ambulance, Milwaukee
Lucy Cordes, Tri-State Ambulance Service, La Crosse
Dr. Mike Curtis, Amherst Fire District, Amherst
Mike Huber, Tri-State Ambulance Service, La Crosse
Shane Hughes, Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Menasha
Caleb Johnson, Baraboo District Ambulance Service, Baraboo
Amanda Nogee, Ryan Brothers Ambulance Service, Fort Atkinson
Travis Orzel, Delavan Rescue Squad, Delavan
Pat Ryan, Ryan Brothers Ambulance Service, Madison
Robin Taylor, Paratech Ambulance Service, Milwaukee
Dr. Mark Westfall, Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Menasha
Terri Winske, County Rescue Services Eagle III, Green Bay
Wisconsin’s Stars of Life program is modeled after the American Ambulance Association national Stars program. Persons nominated by their employers all receive Stars honors and exhibit these EMS workplace suggested criteria:
- Employee of the year
- On-duty or off-duty service above the call of duty
- Setting significant records
- Significant community contributions outside of EMS
- Significant community recognition or honors related to ambulance, public safety, public health or health care services
- Local leadership in developing community partnerships that enhance EMS
Stars of Life 2012 is produced by the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin (PAAW) and sponsored by several leading organizations, to include EMS Medical Billing Associates, Jefferson Fire and Safety, EMS Manager, ZOLL, Froedert Medical Center and Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin (PSOW) conference.
2012 Stars of Life Schedule of Events
Dedicated Stars Program Presented by PAAW
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
1500-1530 Registration
1530-1545 Welcome by PAAW President and program information
1545-1600 Introductions of Stars
1600-1730 Honorary Guests:
Mr. Ernie Rodriguez, Director and Chief, Austin-Travis County (Texas) EMS
Mr. Brian Litza, EMS Chief, State of Wisconsin
Mr. Mike Brozch, Midwest Strategy Group
1730-1800 Hospitality/Social Hour
1800 - Stars of Life Recognition Banquet
1800 Honor Guard – Presentation of Colors
1810 Welcome
1815 Dinner
1845 Presentation of Medals
1915 Keynote Speaker
Attend Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin Conference
Thursday, September 20, 2012
0700 – 0800 Breakfast
0700 – 0800 PSOW Registration
0800 – 0930 Session 1 TBA
0930 – 1030 Vendor hour
1030 – 1200 Session 2 TBA
1200 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1500 Session 3 TBA
1500 – 1530 Break
1530 – 1700 Ask the Doc’s
Attend Paramedic Systems of Wisconsin Conference
Friday, September 21, 2012
(Optional)
0700-0800 Breakfast
0800-0900 Session 1 TBA
0900-0930 Medical Directors report
0930-1030 State of the State & Questions/Answers
1030-1130 Conference Wrap-Up
1130- Conference Ends
