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Fighting Opioids from the Frontline

- (2/15/2019)

AMR Regional Director Chris Stawasz was recognized for his leadership in coordinating the emergency medical services response to the opioid crisis in the state – and underscored the importance of this life-saving initiative.

AMR and REACH Air Medical Services Help with Emergency County Ambulance Transition

- (3/1/2019)

American Medical Response (AMR) and REACH Air Medical Services announced today that the companies have successfully helped transition emergency ambulance services.

California Dispatcher Honored by IAED

- (4/26/2019)

Dispatcher of the Year Award recognizes Katerine McNulty for service during 2017 wildfires.

Emergency Medical Response Upgraded

- (7/18/2019)

The new contract with AMR provides Greenfield with a professional medical response and deployment plan through 2022.

Global Medical Response Announces Key Executive Appointments

- (7/31/2019)

Dr. Ed Racht, CMO and Sean Tuley, CIO, assume leadership roles.

Kids Learn Valuable Emergency Skills

- (8/5/2019)

Emergency response medical professionals from AMR and REACH taught children how to respond to basic emergency situations.

Global Medical Response Pledges $1 Million in Relief Aid to the Bahamas

- (9/6/2019)

Company has established an emergency communications center and sent helicopters with much-needed medical supplies.

Lynn White Receives NAEMSP Honor for Lifetime Achievements in EMS

- (1/29/2020)

Lynn White, Director of Research and Evidence Based Practice for Global Medical Response, was recently presented with the 2020 Ronald D. Stewart Award by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). The award recognizes lifetime achievements in the field of emergency medical services.

Martin was a True Hero of Pandemic

- (4/27/2020)

The recent death of Southwest Mississippi paramedic David Martin is a reminder that the heroes in the face of COVID-19 extends past the emergency room doors of local hospitals.

Vital Sign Monitoring During Out‐of‐Hospital Pediatric Advanced Airway Management

- (10/2/2020)

Two members of the GMR Medicine team, Lynn White, MS and Geneva Whitmore, MPH, recently published an article in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians. The article was written in collaboration with Dr. Matt Hansen from Oregon Health Sciences University and Rob Walker from Stryker.

The Life of Daryl Tombs was Celebrated with a Funeral Procession

- (1/24/2021)

The funeral of Daryl Tombs, was followed by an EMS procession to the Seaman Cemetery in Savona.

Arizona Paramedic was First Inspired by Fifth Grade Teacher

- (3/3/2021)

For 23 years, Keith Lowry, paramedic for LifeLine Ambulance, has served in emergency medical services. He was first inspired to become a paramedic by his fifth-grade teacher, who was a volunteer paramedic in upstate New York.

AMR Assists in GA Tornado Response

- (4/8/2021)

Last week, there was an F4 tornado that hit the areas of Coweta County, Georgia, and the City of Newnan. Coweta County Fire called for assistance, and American Medical Response (AMR) sprung into action to assist them by immediately dispatching emergency and quick response vehicles from Troup and DeKalb Counties.

Focusing on Today 

- (4/16/2021)

Cancer patient Charlie Moore was in the fight of his life. An emergency and a call to 911 had a profound impact on him. He credits the team at Rural Metro Fire and their quick response to helping give him another chance to focus on today. 

Jerry Harnish: Rural Metro’s Quiet Chief

- (4/26/2021)

It’s not every day that you meet someone like Jerry Harnish. Since he was 22 and straight out of Emory & Henry University, his life’s passion and profession have been community fire protection and emergency service.

EMTs for AMR Honored During NTT INDYCAR GMR Grand Prix Race

- (5/21/2021)

GMR is celebrating EMS Week by highlighting the work of two very special New Haven EMTs.

Finding My Voice

- (6/18/2021)

EMT Abdallah Al-Obaidi shares his journey from Iraq to Jordan to Georgia. Along the way, Al-Obaidi was thrilled to find more ways to connect with people as an EMT, first with the student-led Emory Emergency Medical Services and then with AMR.

Arizona Governor Ducey Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor EMT Jacob Dindinger

- (7/30/2021)

Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, July 31, 2021, to honor Tucson Emergency Medical Technician Jacob Dindinger, who last night died from his injuries from a shooting earlier this month as he was responding to a house fire.

Sonoma Life Support Receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award

- (8/24/2021)

The company was recognized for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

Georgia EMT Killed in Accident While Stopping to Render Aid

- (9/4/2021)

Two American Medical Response (AMR) First Responders in a non-emergency vehicle were headed to Louisiana from Georgia to provide supplies for other First Responders helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.

Stars of Life

Every year, GMR honors EMS professionals who demonstrate the next level of patient care. Take a look at GMR's previous Stars of Life honorees.

Duane Kuhlow

Duane is a dedicated caregiver and started his EMS career back when AMR was Hartson in 1989.

Erin Johansen

Air Force and National Guard Veteran Erin Johansen's passion for aviation stems from her upbringing around aircrafts.

Tiffiny Mallett-Daniel

Whether active duty in the military or a veteran, Mallett-Daniel has always focused on one thing – making a difference.

AMR Pioneers Ambulance Pilot Program in Several U.S Markets

- (10/20/2021)

Innovation Spotlight: ET3: Emergency Triage, Treat & Transport.

Emergency Vehicle Safety

Clifford Jacks

Clifford (Cliff) Jacks is being honored as a Star of Life for his determined actions in saving a 12-year-old who had collapsed during P.E. class at a local school. Cliff and his partner responded to the call and found the child unresponsive. Thinking quickly, he <b>wa</b>s able to convert the refractory V-Fib, achieving return of spontaneous circulation a...

Kayla Stack

Kayla Stack is being honored as a Star of Life for her actions that saved the life of a cardiac arrest victim the week before Christmas last year. She and her partner arrived on the scene and found the patient to be pulseless and apneic. While Kayla went through the standard cardiac arrest protocols, it soon became apparent that this <b>wa</b>sn@t a stand...

Loretta Burton

Loretta (Lorie) Burton is being honored as a Star of Life for her actions that saved the life of a cardiac arrest patient in April of 2019. On that day, she and her EMT partner were called to a dental clinic parking lot where they found an 81-year-old male in cardiac arrest. With the help of her partner, Lorie began CPR and then continued ALS care ...

Aaron Fajardo

Facing down fire is nothing new for Aaron Fajardo, a firefighter/EMT with more than a decade of experience. But facing down gunfire is, quite fortunately, a rarer occasion. @ Last July, Aaron <b>wa</b>s part of a three-man engine crew dispatched to a collision involving two vehicles. Within minutes of the engine@s arrival on scene, one of the motorists ...

Elizabeth “Beth” Yancey

Beth Yancey has a unique ability to see the silver lining behind every dark cloud. Beth spent three years as a Mesa Fire Department Connector program volunteer, but a heart condition kept her from entering the fire service on a full-time basis. Beth poured her passion into EMS instead. Just a few years into her career, a serious car wreck sidelined...

Jeff Behling

Jeff Behling proved early last year that knowledge and know-how never take a day off. Jeff <b>wa</b>s at a junkyard looking for auto parts when an exhaust manifold fell onto another man. Jeff <b>wa</b>s off-duty but jumped into action. Based on the man@s color, Jeff knew the situation <b>wa</b>s serious. He determined the man had a potentially life-threatening arterial...

Katherine “Kate” Miller

Katherine Miller@s positive impact on her team rivals that of EMS professionals with decades of experience. Since joining AMR@s operation in Syracuse in August 2017, Kate has earned widespread respect from her peers and supervisors. During her short tenure, Kate has sought out additional training, demonstrated strong team management skills and atta...

Lynford Lewis

Mentor. Caregiver. Change agent. Those are all words used to describe Lynford Lewis. @ As a teacher, Lynford helps new team members acclimate to the EMS profession. He is respected by his peers for the <b>wa</b>y he approaches his job, cares for patients and advocates for his team. Lynford demonstrates a positive attitude and solution-focused mindset. A...

Michael Sanchez

If there were a @Mr. Greenville, Texas@ contest, Michael Sanchez would be an odds-on favorite to win it. @ Last year, Michael@s co-workers and local first responders picked him as Hunt County Fire Association@s EMT of the Year. He@s received this honor and mentorship a<b>wa</b>rd several times during his 17 years at AMR-Hunt County EMS. Michael helps or...

Peter Beemer

In April 2018, Kauai <b>wa</b>s hit by unrelenting rain. Forty-nine inches fell in 24 hours, causing devastation across the remote Ha<b>wa</b>iian island. Peter Beemer <b>wa</b>s home with his wife and three children when the storm hit. Peter <b>wa</b>s trapped behind landslides and <b>wa</b>tched his car and truck float a<b>wa</b>y in the flood <b>wa</b>ters, but that didn@t stop him from respon...

Rebecca Hartman

Rebecca Hartman has grown up in the emergency medical services industry. She@s been part of the team at Abbott for the past decade, but first became involved in EMS when she <b>wa</b>s 16 years old. As lead field training officer, Becca oversees trainers, conducts case reviews and helps mentor team members @ all while continuing to work in the field. @ ...

Andrea Strongman

American Medical Response Santa Rosa, California If you are lucky enough to be partnered with Andrea your chances of having a slow shift tend to be limited since she has a reputation of being dispatched whenever a big event or rough call occurs. This reputation <b>wa</b>s solidified on October 8, 2017, when a devastating fire hit the Sonoma Valley regio...

Brandon Jones

EMSA@ Tulsa, Oklahoma Some people are known to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Brandon Jones is known to wear his life@s mission on his forearm @ literally. Two verses from the 82nd Psalm are tattooed on Brandon@s arm and speak to his commitment to be a servant and protector of those in need. It@s both ironic and poignant, given that Brandon ...

Joshua Epperson

American Medical Response Washington, DC Joshua is being honored as a Star of Life for his continued commitment to public service, bravery and dedication as an EMT. Joshua has the skill, mindset and tenacity to handle emergency scenarios in a quick-decision environment. His actions proved this when he assisted a fellow AMR ambulance crew after he...

Nicole (Nicky) Androski

American Medical Response San Diego, California On May 18, 2017, Nicky and her partner, Thomas Hlava, came to stop at a traffic light. In front of them <b>wa</b>s what Nicky describes as a @very good-looking Corvette.@ As the light turned green, the Corvette started moving for<b>wa</b>rd and then quickly stopped for no apparent reason. As they were about to pa...

All Clear Foundation awarded $2M HRSA Grant

- (2/1/2022)

All Clear Foundation was awarded a $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the health and well-being of frontline healthcare workers and emergency responders.

Kyle Pitcock

From U.S. Air Force to AMR, Pitcock used his military experience to serve others in critical need.

Wyoming Flight Paramedic to be Honored at Annual Stars of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Lauri Wempen of Riverton was nominated for her dedication of service to communities in her state.

Oregon Rural Metro Firefighter to be Honored at Annual Stars Of Life Awards Ceremony

- (4/29/2022)

Daniel MacDowell of Grants Pass was nominated for his heroic actions during a medical call involving a child experiencing an allergic reaction.

Alyssa Pigott, BLS Provider of the Year for Monroe-Livingston Region

- (5/24/2022)

The AMR Rochester, New York EMT was nominated for the award by her peers and colleagues for her outstanding EMS service.

Spring 2022 Colorado Rural School Cardiac Emergency Preparedness Webinar

- (5/25/2022)

The webinar was locally sponsored in Colorado by Global Medical Response.

Cost Issues Lead AMR to Shut Down Non-Emergency Ambulance Division in LA County

- (9/13/2022)

The closure will take place over the next 180 days. AMR will redirect these non-emergency resources to support core emergency operations.

Jason Talbott

From being sworn in the Air Force on 9/11 to serving as an AMR Supervisor in St. Louis, Missouri, learn how Jason Talbot’s military experience helped pave the way for an enduring career in EMS.

Lifeguard Ambulance Service Extends Contract with Panola County

- (3/3/2023)

Lifeguard Ambulance Service Panola will continue to provide emergency medical services for Panola County, Mississippi through September 2026.

AeroCare Medical Director Celebrates 30-Year Work Anniversary 

- (3/31/2023)

Dr. Craig Rhyne is celebrating three decades of service with the Texas and New Mexico based provider.

American Medical Response Welcomes New EMS Medical Director for South Mississippi

- (5/3/2023)

Dr. Mark Stavros is the new emergency medical services and transport medical director for AMR South Mississippi.

Life Line Ambulance Awarded Grant To Assist With Education

- (6/19/2023)

Life Line Ambulance has received a $25,000 grant that will go toward increasing paramedic training.

GMR Recognized with Partnership Award from Department of Homeland Security

- (6/28/2023)

GMR's Office of Emergency Management Team was honored for its contributions to the Federal Emergency Management Agency National Emergency Contracts Team

Hawaii Life Flight, AMR and U.S. Coast Guard Pilots Collaborate for Structured Aircraft and Flight Safety Training

- (8/29/2023)

The training was aimed at patient loading and transport protocols with a special focus on bariatric and critical patients.

Polyvagal Theory and Emergency Responders

Board Member

Jon R. Krohmer, M.D., FACEP, FAEMS is a volunteer with the National EMS Museum, a member of the Panel of Commissioners for the Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services and is a non-executive member of the Board of Directors for Velico Medical. He is an EMS Subject Matter Expert for Cambridge Consulting Group and Associate Medical Edito...

Board Member

Andrew Michael McCoy, MD MS, joined the GMR Foundation for Research and Education Board in March 2020. Dr. McCoy is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at the University of Washington. His credentials include completing medical school at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Wes...

Donnie Wharton

A military Veteran reflects how the U.S. Armed Forces provided him with the skills and knowledge he uses today to grow innovative solutions at one of the leading emergent care services in the nation.

Zach Dayton

Zach Dayton provided immediate medical intervention for a woman and her stillborn baby, who <b>wa</b>s born in a car at a parking lot, ultimately saving the baby@s life. It happened on an afternoon in late April 2022, when Zach <b>wa</b>s <b>wa</b>lking his gurney out to the ambulance bay in Mesa. That@s when he noticed a frantic woman pounding on the glass doors of th...

Rick Fikes

Rick Fikes, Abilene, Texas, In early October 2022, Rick Fikes and his partner responded to a call that a person at a group home <b>wa</b>s choking while eating a meal. Upon arriving at the scene, a firefighter with the local fire department <b>wa</b>s already visualizing the patient@s air<b>wa</b>y. The firefighter told Rick the patient@s air<b>wa</b>y <b>wa</b>s full of pasta and t...

Marlon Flanders

Marlon Flanders, Trinidad and Tobago, Marlon Flanders@ hard work, perseverance and passion are qualities that make him an example of EMS excellence throughout his operation. Marlon joined GMR Trinidad and Tobago in September 2013 and since then, has been an inspiring force among his teammates. His leaders describe him as a dedicated EMS professiona...

Jay Shintaku

During a mountain rescue call, Jay Shintaku responded to an emergency where a person had been thrown from a horse and suffered a severe, uncontrolled head bleed after hitting a rock. Upon arriving at the scene via the sheriff@s department@s helicopter, Jay quickly began administering treatment and realized the severity of the patient@s condition. H...

Hiram Sanchez

Hiram Sanchez demonstrated extraordinary courage and skill during a routine call that turned out to be anything but, on a night in mid-December 2022. While en route during a patient transfer, Hiram came upon a traffic collision involving three cars; no other emergency vehicles were on scene. Hiram quickly identified four patients, one who <b>wa</b>s uncon...

Danny Workman

When Category 5 Hurricane Ian hit the Atlantic coast, Danny Workman <b>wa</b>s one of the first to volunteer for deployment as part of a four-person neonatal team. Previously deployed three times, Danny knew what a valuable service this team would provide. The neonatal teams@ mission <b>wa</b>s to provide rotor-wing emergency mobile service to neonates in the hu...

Dakota Shadwell

When a premature baby, born at 27 weeks@ gestation, <b>wa</b>s in respiratory distress, Dakota Shadwell@s expertise and training on the Bubble CPAP helped save the infant@s life. It happened when Dakota and his partner, Kelly Hamill, were called to help a patient who had been taken to a local emergency department in a rural area that didn@t specialize in ...

William Levi

William Levi is being honored and remembered for serving as a proud EMS professional, who helped more than 1,000 students receive scholarships through his personal work as a videographer and sports columnist. @Will,@ as he <b>wa</b>s called, had served the Las Vegas community for nearly 20 years in his professional and personal life. He is remembered for ...

Kimberly Hiner

Kimberly Hiner is being honored for her tireless and selfless work on special assignments during the pandemic. Kimberly served alongside the AMR/REMSA@s SOS Team that worked with Specialized Nursing Facilities to train their staff on how to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the first stages of the pandemic when these facilities were at sig...

James Burns

James Burns is being honored as a Star of Life for his compassion and bravery in two cases: one where his own life <b>wa</b>s at risk and another where others were in danger. The first incident happened when James coaxed a man who <b>wa</b>s trying to kill himself back to safety. The man had doused himself with gasoline and anchored himself above a high<b>wa</b>y overp...

Jacob Dindinger

Jacob Dindinger is being honored and remembered for his faithful service in EMS. His young life <b>wa</b>s cut short following a senseless and deadly shooting spree that shocked the Tucson area last summer. Jacob left us as a fallen hero, who died in the line of duty on July 30, 2021.@ For those who knew him personally, Jacob <b>wa</b>s a dedicated EMS professi...

Daniel MacDowell

Daniel MacDowell demonstrates a spirit of service for others and an impeccable work ethic. One situation where that @impeccable work ethic@ <b>wa</b>s clear <b>wa</b>s a call that involved a boy who had an allergic reaction from an insect bite. At first, everyone at the scene, including the boy@s family, thought the reaction <b>wa</b>s mild and didn@t require an emerge...

Clifford Fontaine

Clifford Fontaine is being honored and remembered for providing life-saving aid to victims of a multi-vehicle crash that happened while he <b>wa</b>s on his <b>wa</b>y home from vacation. Described as @one of the most genuine and caring individuals around,@ Cliff, as he <b>wa</b>s called, began his career in EMS at MedicWest (formerly Southwest) Ambulance in 2002 as an...

Cassandra Moreno

Cassandra is being honored for her bravery which <b>wa</b>s proven when she and her partner were shot at while responding to a call. Cassandra had been working as an EMT for only nine months when a shooter approached her and her partner, Jacob Dindinger, as they were preparing for a medical call. The man opened fire into the cab of the ambulance, shooting...

Bryanna Johnson

Bryanna Johnson is being honored for her role in extinguishing a fire in an aircraft, pre-flight. Although she suffered burns to her hands because of the fire, her heroic act helped save a patient and a paramedic. The incident happened as the aircraft <b>wa</b>s preparing to lift from a hospital. That@s when Bryanna realized her partner@s flight suit had ...

Stephen Schiller

A colonel with the U.S. Army recounts how the military prepared him for a career in saving lives in the air medical ambulance industry.

House Committee Evaluates Emergency Healthcare Access

- (4/4/2024)

GMR's Dr. Ed Racht was among the EMS representatives who discussed access challenges at last month's House Hearing at GMR in Denton, Texas.

EMS For Life

Read the stories of GMR first responders who ultimately decided the EMS profession is the only place for them. Their career paths may inspire you.

A day in the life: Troup County EMS on the Job

- (6/12/2024)

The life of a first responder is far from easy. Troup County Emergency Medical Response’s Stacey Elkins was promoted to the rank of Captain in February. She knows the challenges of paramedic life well.

Spokane, WA Expands Access to Medical Serivces Through AMR's Nurse Navigation Program

- (6/18/2024)

The program helps free up emergency rooms by rerouting non-critical patients to other appropriate care rather than transporting them to a hospital by ambulance.

How China Teen Was Saved When Heart Failed

- (7/18/2024)

When AMR paramedic Rose Pangburn and intern Mohammed Kadid responded to a 911 call, they found college student Catherine Cai responsive but feeling dizzy and a little sick. Then they put a heart monitor on her. Her heart was failing.

GMR Scales Up Emergency Response Across the Southeast Following Hurricane Helene

- (10/1/2024)

As crews shift north to assist impacted states, the Gulf braces for another storm.

Ambrose Stevens

Ambrose Stevens is being recognized posthumously for his un<b>wa</b>vering dedication, selflessness and unyielding commitment to serving others. For nearly two decades, Ambrose <b>wa</b>s a cornerstone of compassion and expertise for AMR, where he held various roles, culminating in his position as Operations Manager. His leadership <b>wa</b>s instrumental in ensuring t...

AMR Pueblo Honored as EMS Ambulance Service of the Year

- (11/14/2024)

The operation was awarded the recognition for its unwavering dedication to serving the residents of the county with top-tier emergency medical care.

AMR Thankful to Have Served Community for Over 110 Years

- (11/25/2024)

American Medical Response celebrates 110 years of service to the Portland metro area.

First Responders Rise to the Challenge

- (1/24/2025)

Baldwin County is currently experiencing a historic winter weather event that began January 21, 2025, and has received a record breaking nine inches of snow.

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Ed Racht has been involved in emergency medical services and healthcare systems for more than 30 years. He currently serves as chair of the Texas EMS, Trauma and Acute Care Foundation, an organization that provides advocacy, strategic planning and healthcare system credentialing in the State of Texas.Dr. Racht has been chief medical officer for...

Scotland Hamlin

Known for being dependable, highly skilled and hardworking, Scotland Hamlin is an example of a dedicated EMS first responder who, even on his day off, will step in to help a patient and his fellow first responders.@ Such <b>wa</b>s the case on a day in November last year, when Scotland, while off duty, saw an AMR ambulance parked along a road<b>wa</b>y with its...

Heather James

Heather James is being applauded for delivering and saving a baby, who <b>wa</b>s born pulseless while the expectant mother <b>wa</b>s being taken to the hospital.@ It happened last June when the patient began experiencing labor in the ambulance that <b>wa</b>s being driven by Heather@s partner, AEMT Amanda Owens. Heather, who successfully delivered the infant, then n...

Matthew Lambert

A passionate EMS advocate in his community, Matthew Lambert is praised for taking a strong initiative in keeping his neighborhood a<b>wa</b>re of the role and services of his EMS operation. A selfless teacher to many students, Matthew is commended for going out of his <b>wa</b>y to help his fellow clinicians know and understand the latest advancements in the eme...

Miki Leslie

Miki Leslie is being recognized for her actions on August 15, 2023, when a single-vehicle rollover involving two children and two adults required her skill and dedication. Miki <b>wa</b>s not even on duty but arrived on the scene before any responders because the accident occurred near her home. She immediately triaged all the patients and called first re...

Alyssa Meier

Alyssa Meier demonstrated immense courage and dedication when she put her welfare aside to care for a patient who <b>wa</b>s trapped in a burning vehicle as a result of a fiery car crash. The accident, which happened in May 2024, involved Alyssa and her partner, Eli Melamed. Once on scene, they both helped extricate the patient, who <b>wa</b>s on fire, from the ...

Lance Smeal

Lance Smeal is being recognized for his patient care and people skills, treating a toddler while comforting the patient@s brother. The more-than-30-year veteran responded to a 911 call where the child <b>wa</b>s having difficulty breathing. Lance treated the patient with his usual speed and skill but also took the time to calm and reassure the older sibli...

Andrew Varela

Andrew Varela is being recognized for his overall dedication to the EMS industry as exemplified in two specific emergency responses in 2023. First, Andrew@s unit responded to a young boy who <b>wa</b>s riding his scooter and had a sudden cardiac event causing him to go into arrest. He and his partner quickly took over CPR from the responding fire departme...

Gene Hansen

Gene Hansen began his military service in the Marine Corps before transitioning to the Army, where he found greater career opportunities.

AMR Topeka: Cardiac Arrest Survival Rate Higher Than National Average

- (5/21/2025)

According to data from the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES), AMR Topeka's survival rate was nearly twice the national average.

AMR Paramedic Nationally Recognized as Emerging EMS Leader

- (7/7/2025)

AMR McMinn County (TN) Critical Care Transport Paramedic Andy Hardy has been awarded the American Ambulance Association EMSNext Award for 2025.