Today, the Emergency Medical Services Honour Guard presented the Yukon Emergency Services Decoration Awards, the Jon Trefry Award for Excellence and the Chief’s Award.
The awards recipients were joined by the Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn at a ceremony in Shipyards Park in Whitehorse, alongside their family and friends to celebrate Paramedic Services Week.
Alison Harper was awarded the second annual Jon Trefry Award for their unwavering dedication to representing Yukon Emergency Medical Services positively in their community and their work leading the team’s Peer Support Team.
Ryan Soucy received the first-ever Chief’s Award for their many accomplishments going beyond the demands of regular duty.
The Emergency Services Decoration was awarded to 44 members of the Yukon Emergency Medical Services team, recognizing those with at least 12 years of service.
The Yukon Emergency Medical Services team plays a significant role in protecting the health and safety of Yukoners in communities across the territory. It is important that we recognize their hard work and commitment to protecting all Yukoners. Congratulations to all of today’s recipients and thank you to the Yukon Emergency Medical Services team for their incredibly important community service.
Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn
In 2021, the first ever Jon Trefry award was presented to its namesake, for their commitment to community and outstanding contributions to Yukon Emergency Medical Services over the years.
The award recipients include critical care paramedics, primary care paramedics, emergency response communications officers, community responders and members of the management team.