The IAED Dispatcher of the Year award was created to identify and recognise individuals who have made the most significant contributions to further the values and mission of the Academies through personal action. This award will be bestowed annually upon the IAED certified emergency dispatcher who has most successfully exemplified the values and mission of the Academies.
How to submit an IAED Dispatcher of the Year Award Nomination:
Submit your nomination in writing to the IAED Mailing Address on the front of this form to the attention of Carlynn Page, Associate Director. Be sure to include a completed Award nomination form and an audio file of a call taken by your nominee exemplifying why he/she is deserving of this award.
Carlynn Page
139 East South Temple Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 USA
The IAED Awards Committee will review the nominations and select a short list for review by The Academies Board of Trustees.
Nominees must be certified by the IAED and must use a Priority Dispatch System Protocol (MPDS, PPDS and/or FPDS).
Nominations should not be based on one specific event.
Factors for selection to nominate should include; compliance to Protocol, teamwork, initiative to further professionalism and education and ability to function well under stress.
Supporting audio file should involve a difficult caller, extraordinary circumstance or positive outcome.
IAED Award recipient will be honored at EuroNavigator 2008 in Bristol, England, will receive a complimentary EuroNavigator registration, airfare & 3 nights hotel.
