Emergency Manager of the Year

The Emergency Manager of the Year award aims to honor the remarkable achievements and outstanding contributions of a visionary leader who has made a significant impact on their organization and community. The nominated Emergency Manager must be the head of their respective department, agency, or jurisdiction, which can include government, healthcare, private industry, or tribal communities. The Emergency Manager of the Year must hold a NMCEM and/or CEM, and be a paid member of NMAEMP. 

The Donald Mathiasen Preparedness Award

This award is dedicated to honoring the memory of Donald Mathiasen and his impactful work in emergency preparedness in New Mexico. It celebrates those who make outstanding contributions in preparedness activities, reflecting the dedication and effectiveness that Donald exemplified. The Donald Mathiasen Preparedness Award seeks to recognize those who embody Donald's practical and straightforward approach to preparedness. It's for individuals, teams, or organizations that:

Advancement & Promotion of Emergency Management

The Advancement & Promotion of Emergency Management award recognizes visionary leaders and contributors in the field of emergency management who have driven progress and innovation, either within OEM/OES or through invaluable support from outside the field. These individuals demonstrate exceptional dedication and efforts that significantly advance and promote emergency management programs, making a lasting impact on their organization and the broader community. The nominee must be a paid member of NMAMEP.

Emergency Management Support Staff Member

The Emergency Management Support Staff Member award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and accomplishments as support staff in the field of Emergency Management. Eligible nominees must have developed an Emergency Management project or taken a task to a higher level, contributing significantly to their jurisdiction or Preparedness Area. Their efforts, whether in Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) or mitigation initiatives, have greatly enhanced preparedness and resilience. We invite nominations for these outstanding support staff members whose innovative contributions play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their community during emergencies. The nominee must be a paid member of NMAMEP. 

Special Recognition Award

The Special Recognition award acknowledges individuals or organizations that have made a significant impact on the field of emergency management in New Mexico. Open to both members and non-members of the association, this prestigious accolade celebrates exceptional contributions that have positively influenced Emergency Management in the state. Nominations are invited for those who, through innovative projects, outstanding initiatives, or extraordinary support, have left a lasting and commendable imprint on the field. 

How to Nominate:

To submit a nomination, please use this nomination form. Make sure to include detailed information on why your nominee deserves the award, highlighting their achievements and contributions to the field.