E9-1-1 Institute Salutes
2006 Heroism and Leadership

Washington, March 8, 2006 – Federal Communications Chairman Kevin Martin, an off-duty policeman who rushed into a burning building and a 10-year-old who saved his father’s life are among those being honored by the E9-1-1 Institute as recipients of the 9-1-1 Honors Awards for 2006.

The Institute was created in 2003 to support the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus and they jointly sponsor the annual awards ceremony to honor heroes and leaders in the 9-1-1 arena. The Caucus co-chairmen are Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Mont.), Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY), Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA.) and Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL.).

"These awards show the critical importance of 9-1-1 and emergency services and recognize individuals who have shown exceptional leadership," said Gregory L. Rohde, Executive Director of the E9-1-1 Institute.

The Institute received more than 80 nominations from around the country this year.  Each nomination told the story of an individual who has acted selflessly, whether it was to save the life of another person using 9-1-1 or dedicating their own life working to improve it.  Every nomination we received spoke of a truly remarkable person.

The recipients of the 2006 “Honor Award” were the individuals that went above and beyond. Their stories tell about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  We are grateful for their bravery, dedication, and commitment to change.  They are truly remarkable people and we congratulate them on their achievements.

2004 Awards Ceremony

2005 Award Ceremony