EMSNext Nominations Due January 1, 2025!

Know a wonderful rising leader you’d like to recognize as the future of EMS? Nominations are open for EMSNext (formerly Mobile Healthcare 40 Under 40)!

Selection Process & Criteria

We are seeking nominations for individuals who demonstrate strong leadership potential, have made innovative contributions, and are committed to ongoing professional development.

Honorees will be chosen based solely on the information provided in the nomination form. When nominating someone, please highlight how they have made an impact on their organization, state ambulance association, or the EMS profession as a whole. We’re looking for examples that go above and beyond their regular job responsibilities. Be sure to include specific details about the nominee’s contributions so far and their potential for future growth.

Nominees must either be an emerging leader or come from a diverse background. Their job title or role within an organization is not a determining factor for selection.

EMSNext Program Description

EMSNext is more than an award! It is a recognition and and professional development program of the American Ambulance Association that requires active participation. The goal of this program is to recognize up-and-coming leaders within EMS and support them in building their networks and leadership skills while encouraging them to get involved in the next level of EMS leadership. This program takes mentorship to the next level, and is a way for organizations to fully engage their rising leaders through company-sponsored travel and participation in additional learning and networking events throughout the year. Program participation includes:

• • Complimentary conference registration for the 2025 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show (June 22-24 in Lexington, Kentucky)
  • Recognition of the EMSNext recipients during the Conference
  • Mentor pairing and additional professional development opportunities
  • Leadership assessments, personal coaching sessions, and access to a full library of professional development tools and resources including live webinars.
  • Requested attendance of at least one other AAA Board meeting or Event in the program year.
  • Leadership Project opportunity to include presenting outcomes to the board, at a future AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, as a webinar, or other publication opportunities. Participants may select a project internal to their organization, community, or area of passion within EMS; AAA mentor support will be provided.

EMSNext Participant Expectations:

• • Attend the Annual Conference in the year of nomination/selection.
  • Attend at least 1 additional AAA board meeting or event.
  • Engage fully in the leadership development and networking opportunities provided throughout the program year.
  • Time commitment varies based on level of involvement, number of events attended, and project selection. Organizations nominating candidate(s) for EMSNext should consider their ability to support their nominee is meeting the program requirements.

Financial Commitment

A fee of $249 will be invoiced to the sponsor organization for each nomination submitted. This fee helps cover direct expenses related to the EMSNext program. Additionally, sponsor organizations are expected to support their EMSNext participants through company sponsors travel to AAA meetings and events, and through their time commitment to participating in the programs, projects, and activities listed above.

AAA’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Updated in August 2022

Caring for People—Together.
The American Ambulance Association board and its members are committed to providing high-quality healthcare to every patient regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and/or on the basis of differing ability. We dedicate time, thought, and resources to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and mutual respect within the Emergency Medical Services workforce and leadership. Together, we save and sustain the lives of community members.