 The Safety Award is presented to an employee who has provided a safe
working environment and atmosphere for the employees of Air Evac
Lifeteam."Kurt is an outstanding and very professional pilot that
consistently displays a strong safety mindset," said Joe Grygiel,
regional director of base operations. "He is a key leader in the
development and fostering a strong safety culture at the Springfield
base."
Grygiel added that Kennard's "personal commitment to safety and
his dedication to working together as a team has enhanced safety for
the crew, not just in work performance but in their personal lives.
Kurt's commitment to excellence and safety makes him unique and very
deserving of this year's Safety Award."
Also from the Springfield Air Evac Lifeteam, Gary Price was
awarded as Pilot of the Year. Price's region consists of Air Evac
Lifeteam bases in Illinois, Missouri and Indiana.
The Pilot of the Year award is presented to a pilot who has
exceeded job expectations by presenting a professional image, is a
team player, demonstrates a desire to increase knowledge and skills,
and actively pursues opportunities to promote Air Evac through
community involvement.
"Gary is a highly motivated and technically proficient pilot who
consistently does the right things," said Sam Cain, regional
director of flight operations. "He has core values, deep moral
commitment and a strong professional work ethic. He also has a great
personality and communication skills, which develops an atmosphere
that is welcoming and inviting.
"Gary also sets the standard on a strong safety culture, and the
crews always know he will perform to the highest of standards, on
and off duty."
In addition, the Springfield Air Evac Lifeteam base has been
selected as the company's 2010 Region 1 Most Improved Base of the
Year. Region 1 consists of Air Evac Lifeteam bases in Illinois,
Indiana and Missouri.
The Most Improved Base of the Year award is presented to the base
in the Air Evac Lifeteam system that has shown the greatest marked
improvements in staff retention and market expansion during the
prior 12 months.
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"This was a tremendous year for the Springfield base," said
Grygiel, the director of base operations for the region. "The morale
of this base has been tremendous, and the employees have taken steps
to take ownership of the base but also promote Air Evac in the most
positive way.
"This base also strives to provide the very best patient care,
values continuing education at the base level and for the community,
and has shown a commitment to safety. This base is truly a team, and
very deserving of this award."
Air Evac Lifeteam is a membership-supported air ambulance company
that provides emergency care and rapid medical transport to rural
communities throughout the central U.S. The company operates 93
bases in 14 states. For more information about Air Evac Lifeteam
services, call 1-800-793-0010 or visit
www.lifeteam.net.
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Springfield Air Evac Lifeteam:
http://springfield.lifeteam.net/
[Text from files received from
Air Evac Lifeteam]
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