08 Oct Exceptional individuals recognized for outstanding contributions to paramedicine
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- 2025 Richard J. Armstrong Leadership Award Recipient Chief Joseph Nicholls of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services.
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- 2025 President’s Award recipient Retired Chief Michael C. Sanderson of Hamilton Paramedic Services.
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- 2025 President’s Award recipients Deputy Chief Melissa Roney of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services and Deputy Chief Sarah Francom of Halton Paramedic Services.
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- 2025 Humanitarian Award recipients Superintendent Craig McCleary and Deputy Chief Santo Pasqua of Hamilton Paramedic Services.
At our annual Honours and Awards Ceremony and Dinner held in London, Ontario on September 25, 2025, the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) presented several special awards to deserving recipients.
The OAPC President’s Award recipients are:
Retired Chief Michael C. Sanderson of Hamilton Paramedic Services
Deputy Chief Melissa Roney of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services
Deputy Chief Sarah Francom of Halton Paramedic Services
The Richard J. Armstrong Leadership Award recipient is:
Chief Joseph Nicholls of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services
OAPC Humanitarian Award recipients are:
Superintendent Craig McCleary and Deputy Chief Santo Pasqua of Hamilton Paramedic Services
“As the OAPC celebrates its 25th anniversary and this year’s symposium theme of “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow + AI, the paramedic system in Ontario is being built with the strong advocacy and support of many individuals for the betterment of Ontarians,” said OAPC President Greg Sage. “We’re proud to recognize these individuals who have served selflessly to help advance that system.”
Click here for the full media release, which includes the full stories behind why these individuals were awarded.