01/04/2026
Celebrating our heroes—with a cowboy twist! 🤠🚑✨
Just before the holidays, Finger Lakes Ambulance gathered for our annual recognition banquet. It was a wonderful evening dedicated to the people who make our mission possible and the partners who stand by our side.
Please join us in tipping our hats to this year’s award winners! These individuals go above and beyond every single day to ensure our communities receive the highest standard of care.
Individual Honors: 🏆 Paramedics of the Year: Jessica Depew & Taylor Deferio 🏆 EMT of the Year: Colby Thurston 🏆 Ken Kelly Memorial Employee of the Year: Ethan Welday 🏆 Administrative Employee of the Year: Tim Brower 🏆 Chiefs Award: Patricia Helstrom & Mickie Kelly 🎖️ Merit Award: Brandon Crowley
Special Recognition: 🌅 Retirement Commendation: Robert "Bob" Boerjan (Congratulations, Bob!) ❤️ Compassion Awards: Carrie Pizzingrilli, Brandon Crowley, Daryl Bryerton, Deardra Morgan, Ray Racette, Jennifer Brannock, Jon Gardner, Makayla Selvek
Community & Healthcare Partners: 🏥 RN of Excellence: Don Knowles (GGH), Amanda Palmer (CSH&C), Jonathan Fulmer (FFT)
🤝 Community Partner Award: Wayne County EMS 🤝 EMS Support Award: Jim Kosowski, Sebastian Gentile 🚒 Community Support Awards: Geneva Fire Department, Macedon Town Ambulance, Newark-Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance, Western Wayne Ambulance
THANK YOU MARIA DYE FOR YOUR WORK ON THE RAFFLES!!
To our winners and our entire dedicated staff: thank you for your heart, your hustle, and your unwavering commitment to Clifton Springs and the surrounding areas.