2024 EMAG Awards
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The application window for the Emergency Management Association of Georgia Awards is now open. Here are the award categories where Emergency Management Agencies and their staff can submit nominations. Award nominations must be submitted to Second Vice President C.J. Worden at cworden@oconee.ga.us no later than October 1, 2024.
Outstanding Contribution to the Profession
- Actions beyond the call of ordinary duty.*
- Outstanding volunteer work.
- May be paid or volunteer.
- Member in good standing for at least one year.
- Outstanding record on mission participation.
- *Must include supporting documentation in photos, newspaper articles, and/or video
Volunteer/Citizen of the year
- Member with full Emergency Management orientation.
- Non-staff member. Example: teacher, commissioner, mayor, etc.
- Actively promotes and supports local EMA and/or GEMA/HS.
- Nominated by EMA director.
Emergency Management Agency of the Year
- Recognized EMA office by GEMA/HS.
- Compliant and in good standing with GEMA/HS.
- Member of EMAG for at least two years.
- Has made a significant improvement or difference in their community to mitigate, respond to, or recover from a disaster.
Director of the Year
- Must have held the position of EMA Director for a minimum of four years.
- Nominated by head of any public safety agency to include elected officials, EMA/Rescue volunteers, EMA staff or any EMAG Executive Committee member. Written nomination must include supporting documents.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities (documentation in the nomination letter).
- Member of EMAG for at least two years in good standing.
- Attends at least 80% of area meetings.
- Attends EMAG conferences.
For more information, please visit www.emagonline.com.
