HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health and Sullivan County’s Bureau of EMS hosted local emergency medical agencies at Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills on May 20 for the annual EMS Appreciation Luncheon.

“Our EMS providers give so much to the communities they serve, so we want to give a little something back to them,” said public safety commissioner Scott Schulte. “They should know that we all value the commitment and talent they bring to the community, often saving lives in the process.” 

In addition to being served a meal, courtesy of Garnet Health, attendees watched as various awardees, nominated by their peers, were honored.

Basic Life Support Provider of the Year: Tyler Naumchik of SeniorCare and Mamakating EMS; 

Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year: Susan Sherwood of SeniorCare and Livingston Manor EMS;

Agency of the Year Highland Ambulance Service of Eldred;

Youth Provider of the Year: Jayden Stephens of Rock Hill EMS;

Harriet C Weber EMS Leadership Award: Alex Rau of Livingston Manor EMS and Sullivan County Division of Public Safety;

EMS Education of Excellence: Diana Duffy of the SUNY Sullivan EMT Program

Registered Nurse of Excellence: Julie Swendsen, RN, of Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills; and

Physician of Excellence, Nicki Maxwell, DO, of Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills