ATSPA Annual Trauma Prevention Awards
Annually, the American Trauma Society, PA Division (ATSPA) recognizes individuals or organizations carrying out the mission of trauma prevention in Pennsylvania. ATSPA is pleased to announce the nomination period is NOW OPEN!
To nominate an individual or group for this award, please complete the online nomination form by following the link below.
This award will be presented to the selected recipient during the 2026 National Injury Prevention Day Press Conference, presented by the ATSPA. If, for some reason, the award recipient is unable to attend, it is expected that the nominator will attend to accept the award on their behalf. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 12:15 PM, at the State Capitol Building, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
The award recipient will receive a commemorative award plaque.
Nominations must be received no later than Friday, August 14th, 2026.
Templeton-Cox Trauma Prevention Recognition Award
In honor of Dr. John M. Templeton, Jr. and Julia Cox McCarter, MS Ed, CRNA, the Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society has elected to honor an individual or group who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in trauma prevention. The honoree is someone who exemplifies the goals of the ATSPA in preventing needless injury and death. Nominees can be any individual or group who has shown a determination to excel in trauma prevention.
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Dr. Webb S. Hersperger First Responder Call to Action Award
In honor of Dr. Webb S. Hersperger’s dedication to first responders and ATSPA’s trauma prevention efforts, the Pennsylvania Division of the American Trauma Society has established an award honoring a first responder, a first responder agency or group of agencies who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in response to a trauma incident. The honoree exemplifies the goals of the ATSPA in preventing needless injury and death by his/her (their) quick actions.
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