On January 26, 2012, British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedic Amy Chris of Hosmer, B.C. was awarded the annual Tony Sunderland Memorial Plaque of Pride for her dedication and loyalty to the BCAS and her community.
“Amy was the unanimous choice for this award,” said BCAS Chief Operating Officer Les Fisher, who officiated at the ceremony in Fernie. “For 11 years, she had been a trusted and enthusiastic leader of BCAS community programs in addition to directing local safety and educational programs.”
President of the Fernie Paramedic Association, Amy Chris leads the annual BCAS Fernie Christmas Food Drive for the Salvation Army that feeds over 1,000 people. She also organizes the annual Elk Valley P.A.R.T.Y. program for Grade 10 students, which supports reducing alcohol and risk-related trauma in youth.
BCAS nominators say Chris earned the award for her exceptional acts of giving, kindness and inspiration to fellow paramedics and volunteers.
The Tony Sunderland Award was developed by the BCAS, in consultation with the Sunderland family, to commemorate his commitment to excellent service. Sunderland was the first paramedic in B.C. to pass away while on duty in 1988.
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