THE great and the good of the East Midlands Ambulance Service gathered on Thursday evening to reward the efforts of their most dedicated staff.
Around 400 people attended the event at Colwick Hall where awards were handed out – recognising the efforts of staff who have gone the extra mile.
Seven awards were given out on the evening, with 125 people nominated overall.
Bob Street, from Beeston, who will have been working for EMAS for 40 years in October, was the winner of the "Integrity Award" and was described as "one in a million" by colleagues.
The nominations said Mr Street inspired others, had given long and exemplary service and highlighted the qualities needed from all EMAS staff.
The 60-year-old, who is the operational support manager at Beechdale Ambulance station said: "I've had odd snippets of praise throughout my career but I'm quite humbled. It's come from all my colleagues.
"If I had done a speech I would have mentioned the support of my wife and family. This award is on behalf of my family and colleagues."
Mr Street, who is a paramedic and also manages 100 staff added: "I just do my job and give 110 per cent, even when I'm off duty."
The awards were open to all of EMAS' clinical staff such as paramedics, technicians and control staff but also volunteer community first responders and the non-clinical teams who support frontline staff.
Accolades were presented across seven categories, five of which reflect EMAS' core values of: respect, integrity, contribution, teamwork and competence.
EMAS' chairman Jon Towler hosted the evening where 45 Long Service Awards were also presented to staff who have been with EMAS for 20 years or more.
Mr Towler said: "I'm proud of the 122 people and teams who were nominated for awards and know that they represent the commitment and professionalism of EMAS as a whole.
"The amazing stories we heard are a reminder of the difference colleagues and all volunteers – medical first responders, co-responders, doctors and community first responders – make to patient's lives every single day."
EMAS chief executive Phil Milligan also spoke at the event.
He said: "These are people who live and breathe the trust values and go the extra mile."
