Awards across the country
- Published April 30, 2025
Marc Minkler, BS, NRP, I/C
Congratulations to Maine’s EMSC State Partnership program manager, Marc Minkler BS, NRP, I/C, who has been named the 2024 Maine American Academy of Pediatrics Child Health Advocate of the Year. Minkler was recognized for his outstanding leadership in emergency and disaster preparedness, along with his commitment to educating and supporting pediatric providers across Maine,. Learn more about the Maine EMSC program.
Cyndi Wright-Johnson, MSN, RN
Congratulations to Maryland’s EMSC State Partnership program director, Cyndi Wright-Johnson, MSN, RN, who has been honored as the 2025 Emergency Nurse of the Year by the American College of Emergency Physicians - Maryland Chapter! Wright-Johnson was selected for her dedication to emergency nursing and her leadership in advancing pediatric care in Maryland. Learn more about the Maryland EMSC Program.
Jeremy Sonenschein CAPT, MS, BS, AEMT
Congratulations to Nevada Family Advisory Network (FAN) representative, Jeremy Sonenschein CAPT, MS, BS, AEMT, who was awarded the Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health & Wellness Leadership Award by the National Volunteer Fire Council. Sonenschein volunteers with FAN and EMSC to improve care for children by sharing safety information, connecting families with providers, and helping schools prevent unintentional injuries like poisoning and drowning. Learn more about the Nevada EMSC Program.