The Preparedness Partners of the Year are awarded at the annual Preparedness Summit.
The NEPA President's Award is awarded at the discretion of the NEPA Board of Directors for those individuals who have shown an exemplary commitment to emergency management and preparedness in the State of Nevada during the prior year.
Chapter Partner of the Year awards are nominated by chapter membership and approved by the NEPA Board of Directors to recognize outstanding contributions within the field of emergency management during the prior year.
2024 Preparedness Partners of the Year |
NEPA President's Partner of the Year Award David Fogerson Nevada Division of Emergency Management |
Western Nevada Partner of the Year Walker River Irrigation District | Southern Nevada Partner of the Year Karen Donnahie, RN Southern Nevada Health District | Eastern Nevada Partner of the Year Josh Nichols United States Forest Service |
2023 Preparedness Partners of the Year
NEPA President's Partner of the Year Award
Solome Barton
Past NEPA Treasurer / City of North Las Vegas
Western Nevada Partner of the Year National Weather Service - Reno | Southern Nevada Partner of the Year Jeff Hahn | Eastern Nevada Partner of the Year Dr. Amber Donnelli & Great Basin College |
2022 Preparedness Partners of the Year
NEPA President's Partner of the Year Award
Jon Bakkedahl
Nevada Division of Emergency Management
Western Nevada Partner of the Year Nevada National Guard | Southern Nevada Partner of the Year Gregg Maye | Eastern Nevada Partner of the Year Mary Ann Laffoon |