05/31/2026
On Saturday evening, the North Stonington Ambulance Association proudly celebrated its 55th Anniversary Banquet, recognizing the dedication, commitment, and accomplishments of our members who have helped serve the residents and visitors of North Stonington for more than five decades.
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s award recipients and honorees:
Years of Service Awards
• Vivian DiPaola – 25 Years of Service
• Gary Hebert – 20 Years of Service
In recognition of their extraordinary dedication to our organization and community, both Vivian and Gary were awarded Lifetime Membership Status.
EMT of the Year Recipients
• 2021 – Elaine Main
• 2022 – Gary Hebert
• 2023 – Bailey Voorvaart
• 2024 – Chris Caisse
• 2025 – Todd McDonnell
Chief’s Award Recipients
• 2023 – Dan Sawyer
• 2024 – Jameson Ledoux
• 2025 – Gary Hebert
Numerous other years of service awards were given to members to recognize their continued dedication. Life saving awards and unit citations were given to crews whose impact in high hazard incidents and critical care of patients resulted in positive outcomes or the saving of a life.
These awards represent countless hours of service, training, leadership, and commitment to providing high-quality emergency medical care to our community.
As we celebrate 55 years of service, we thank all of our past and present members, officers, families, and supporters who have helped make the North Stonington Ambulance Association what it is today. We look forward to continuing our mission of serving the community for many years to come.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients and thank you for your dedication to North Stonington Ambulance Association and the Town of North Stonington!