Anyone may submit nominations for the Regional EMS Awards including self-submitted nominations. The Scholarship Application for Outstanding Contribution to EMS by a High School Senior should be completed by the student. Nominations for all Governor’s EMS Awards (including the scholarship) MUST be submitted through the Regional Awards Program. For all categories, the nomination may be based on a pattern of conduct/activities that have culminated in an exceptional improvement of the emergency medical services system in the locality, region, or state. The nomination may also be based on a single unusual event that was beyond ordinary duty. Using the ODEMSA Online Nomination Form (link found below), nominations can be submitted electronically. The person making the nomination should have extensive knowledge of the nominee’s qualifications and carefully select the category that most appropriately matches the nominee’s accomplishments. The nominee must have current licensure or certification in the category in which he or she has been nominated. One letter of recommendation and a maximum of two additional attachments, which can include a resume or CV, newspaper/periodical articles or other materials, may be included with the nomination form.