EMS Air Medical Service Award

  Texas Department of State Health Services; November 21, 2006.

  In recognition of outstanding achievement. This award honors a public or private air medical service in Texas, a leader in the field, who has demonstrated the highest standards in providing patient care to the citizens of Texas.

 

Heroes of the Storm

  STAR Flight Flight Nurse Chris Jones-Piercy recognized, The Weather Channel, Washington, D.C.; April 21, 2005.

  Honoring the Americans who performed the most exciting rescues depicted in The Weather Channel’s acclaimed series Storm Stories. 28 heroes from 15 States and the District of Columbia were presented this award. The list of heroes was introduced into the Congressional Record, Volume 151, 2005 with the statement, “These heroes, like all who risk their lives for others, deserve our Nation's admiration, recognition and thanks”.

 

Golden Hour Award

  STAR Flight program recognized, Helicopter Association International/Eurocopter; February 11, 2003.

   This award recognizes the efforts of the Air Medical Service which, through a particular rescue or through contributions over time to the air medical industry, has advanced the use of helicopters in this vital mission.

 

Heroism Award

  A specific STAR Flight crew recognized, Rotor & Wing Magazine; December 12, 2002.

  This award honors the helicopter crews who have gone to extraordinary lengths with their aircraft and their skills to save lives. The performance of award-winning crews represents the best of the best that rotorcraft contribute to public safety.

 

Valor Award

  Two specific STAR Flight crews recognized, National Association of Search and Rescue; May 30, 2002.

  This award is granted solely on merit to an individual or individuals selected by the Board of Directors who best represents, in their opinion, effort in the field of search and rescue that was above and beyond the call of duty, exemplifying the selfless, perhaps risky commitment to others embodied in the NASAR motto: "That Others My Live".

 

Higgins-Langley Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Swift Water Rescue

  Program Manager for STAR Flight & Special Operations programs recognized, Austin/Travis County EMS, May 30, 2002.

  This is the premier internationally-recognized award for excellence in swift water and flood rescue. It signifies an intense dedication to the field and a genuine desire to benefit the larger community responsible for the service.

 

Higgins-Langley Memorial Team Award for Swift Water Rescue

  STAR Flight Crews & Special Operations Teams recognized, Austin/Travis County EMS, May 30, 2002.

  This award recognizes the importance of team dynamics in the field of swift water rescue, the team award is awarded in cases of outstanding group dynamics or achievement.

 

Higgins-Langley Memorial Award for Program Development in Swift Water Rescue

  STAR Flight & Special Operations programs recognized, Austin/Travis County EMS, May 1998.

 This award honors those who have developed and implemented stellar swift water rescue programs. This award recognizes agencies that make a significant commitment to swiftwater and flood rescue programs in their area. This award profiles the education, training and resources to develop a successful swift water and flood rescue program.