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Nominations open for 2026 AIMHI Excellence in EMS Integration Awards

The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration is accepting nominations for its 2026 Excellence in EMS Integration Awards, recognizing high-performing EMS systems, partners and leaders

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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Nominations are now open for the Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration’s (AIMHI) 2026 Excellence in EMS Integration Awards, which recognize high-performance, high-value EMS systems, partners and leaders, according to AIMHI. Nominations run through Feb. 20.

Award categories include Excellence in EMS Integration (for non-EMS partners), Excellence in Public Information or Education, Excellence in Value Demonstration or Research, Leadership in Integrated Healthcare, Advocacy in Integrated Healthcare and Excellence in Integrated Care Medical Direction, with online nomination forms available for each category.

AIMHI said the Advocacy awardee will be recognized during NAEMT’s EMS on the Hill Day, March 25-26, in Washington, D.C., with other awardees recognized at the AIMHI board meeting during the American Ambulance Association Conference & Trade Show, April 20-22, in Las Vegas.

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