2025 Awards

The Harry Robidoux Award for Excellence in Emergency Management

This award recognizes an emergency management practitioner who exemplifies the highest standards in the field.

TOM HUGHES
PENNSYLVANIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Paul R. Beatty Partnership Award for Cooperation and Collaboration

This award recognizes individuals, institutions, or organizations that foster cooperation and collaboration in advancing emergency management principles.

BUTLER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

RICK LIPPERT
HEALTHCARE COALITION OF SOUTHWEST PA

Glenn Cannon Visionary Award

This award is presented to an individual, institution, or organization whose trailblazing work has made a unique and lasting contribution to emergency management in Pennsylvania.

STEVE BICEHOUSE
BUTLER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Municipal Emergency Management Award for Excellence

This award recognizes a municipal emergency management coordinator, deputy, or staff member who demonstrates exemplary performance beyond the normal duties of their position.

DANIEL COX
CONNOQUENESSING REGIONAL EMA

Spirit of KEMA Award

This award recognizes emergency management professionals who have worked to advance KEMA’s mission and forge partnerships that seek to advance the emergency management profession.

ROLAND “BUD” MERTZ
WESTMORELAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY