Southeast Texas EMS Heroes Recognized by The Medical Center of Southeast Texas at Annual Banquet

EMS Week-EMS Award Ceremony

On Wednesday, May 18, in conjunction with the celebration of National EMS Week, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas hosted its annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Stewards of the Community awards for the first time since 2019. The event recognized two EMS providers who not only carry out the noble work of caring for others, but do so with a degree of expertise, professionalism, and compassion that makes them leaders in their field.

Thomas Kenvin, Paramedic, Sharon Fire Department, Honored with “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards

EMS Award Winner

Recognizing those who deliver exceptional care and compassion to patients every day

Photo (L to R): Mike Valkanas, EMS Medical Director Norwood Hospital, Justine DeFronzo, CNO Norwood Hospital, David Emswiler, EMS Manager, Thomas Kenvin, Award Recipient from Sharon Fire, James Wright, Chief Sharon Fire, Richard Murphy, Sharon Fire, Brenden Hayden, VP EMS