FlightBridgeED Air and Surface Transport Symposium 2025 (FAST25) – Awards

FAST AWARDS 2025

Recognizing Excellence in Pre-Hospital & Critical Care

Every year at FAST, we celebrate outstanding individuals and leaders in the pre-hospital and critical care transport medicine profession through the FAST Awards. These awards honor providers and leaders from around the world who make significant contributions to our industry and to patient care.

The nomination process is open to everyone for voting and ANYONE IN THE INDUSTRY is eligible to recieve the awards. We encourage you to collaborate with your organizations, peers, and community to nominate and support the individuals you believe are most deserving of recognition. The awards are determined based on the number of votes received. YOUR COLLECTIVE VOICES MATTER!

🔗 Submit Your Nominations Today
Follow the links below to access nomination forms for this year’s FAST Awards. Let’s come together to recognize excellence in those who inspire us. Note: Limit one vote per person per award.

The FlightBridgeED Atlas Award

The FlightBridgeED Atlas Award recognizes the unsung heroes of the EMS and Critical Care Transport Medicine industry—non-clinical professionals whose tireless efforts in logistics, operations, and support roles form the bedrock of our success. These individuals work long hours behind the scenes seeking no recognition, yet their dedication ensures that every mission, every patient, and every team is equipped to thrive. Like the mythological Atlas bearing the weight of the world, these recipients hold up our industry through their indispensable contributions. This award celebrates their resilience, selflessness, and critical role in advancing our shared mission, honoring those whose steadfast commitment keeps our operations soaring.

Submit Nomination for the FlightBridgeED Atlas Award

Previous FlightBridgeED Atlas Award Recipients

Year	Winner
FAST25	FIRST YEAR – YOUR WINNER HERE

The Mike Verkest Professional Excellence Award

The Mike Verkest Professional Excellence Award is granted to individuals who exemplify outstanding service and dedication in the transport and/or critical care industry. Award nominees are distinguished by their leadership both inside and outside their organizations, their innovative contributions that promote growth and enhance patient outcomes, and their commitment to mentoring others in the field.

Submit Nomination for the Mike Verkest Professional Excellence Award

Previous Mike Verkest Professional Excellence Award Recipients

Year	Winner
FAST18	Mike Verkest
FAST19	Daniel Mills
FAST22	CJ Malcolm
FAST23	Allison Herman
FAST24	Hayley Dassoulas

The Allen Wolfe Jr. Excellence in Leadership Award

The Allen Wolfe Jr. Excellence in Leadership Award celebrates individuals recognized for their lifetime achievements and leadership within the transport and/or critical care industry. This award acknowledges those who have made consistent, outstanding contributions to patient care and demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, including integrity, mentorship, and collaboration with diverse groups.

Submit Nomination for the Allen Wolfe Jr. Excellence in Leadership Award

Previous Allen Wolfe Jr. Excellence in Leadership Award Recipients

Year	Winner
FAST18	Allen Wolfe
FAST19	Scott DeBoer
FAST22	Cory Oaks
FAST23	Kevin Collopy
FAST24	James Boomhower

The FlightBridgeED Enduring Impact Award

The Enduring Impact Award honors the efforts of critical care icons whose contributions have forever shaped the profession, leaving a lasting impact felt for generations, elevating standards, and transforming lives! Recipients of this award are chosen by the FlightBridgeED team.

Previous FlightBridgeED Enduring Impact Award Recipients

Year	Winner
FAST23	Graham Pierce
FAST24	Scott Weingart