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Improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest is work that can’t be done by a single person. Part of the Citizen CPR Foundation’s focus is to recognize and amplify lifesaving work that’s happening in communities around the world and to celebrate the people doing that work. Explore this page to learn more about our awards and honorees, including CCPRF’s 40 Under 40 class, the Hans Dahll Award recipient, the William H. Montgomery Award winner and the Cardiac Arrest Survival video contest.
Our 40 Under 40 program celebrates 40 exceptional individuals under 40 who are transforming the landscape of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survival. By recognizing these innovators, we aim to cultivate a vibrant community focused on enhancing training, response and outcomes in SCA.
Candidates are evaluated based on their impactful contributions to SCA survival in various settings, including:
The nomination period, criteria, and submission process are shared every two years during CASSummit, so stay tuned for updates.
We welcome nominees from a variety of inspiring backgrounds, including:
A dedicated committee will evaluate submissions based on preparedness, implementation, and impact. Selected nominees will receive:
Our 40 Under 40 program celebrates 40 exceptional individuals under 40 who are transforming the landscape of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survival. By recognizing these innovators, we aim to cultivate a vibrant community focused on enhancing training, response and outcomes in SCA.
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine
SCA survivor & Principal
President + COO, Avive Solutions
Allegany County Department of Emergency Services
Administrator, Emergency Communications
Internal Medicine Physician
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
CEO, RescueStat
Paramedic + AHA Instructor
Firefighter + Paramedic, Richland Fire + Emergency Services
Resident, PGY4, Neurology
Program Coordinator, Youth Heart Watch
Director, Peyton Walker Foundation
Sergeant Paramedic, DC Fire + EMS
Instructor + Trainer, Canadian Red Cross volunteer
Medical Director, Penn Medical Emergency Response Team
911 EMT, City of San Diego
SCA survivor, National Football League player
Emergency Physician, Hopitaux de Paris
Emergency Medicine Specialist, Yale New Haven Hospital
Trainer + Education Coordinator, DocGo
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Smartsheet
SCA survivor + Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
CPR Trainer, Hon. BSc candidate, Integrated Science
Assistant Professor, Clinical Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine
Director of Research and Evaluation, Ambulance Victoria
EMT, 6th Year Medicine and Surgery Student
Clinical Psychology Fellow
Quality Improvement Analyst, Mecklenberg EMS Agency
EMS & Trauma Systems Committee Coordinator, OHA Public Health Division
Manager, Center for Resuscitation Education and Community Engagement
Executive Director, Illinois Heart Rescue
Deputy Manager, Singapore Heart Foundation
Manager, Programs + Initiatives, SIMON’s Heart
Clinical Education Coordinator
SCA survivor
Project ADAM Administrator
Medical Student, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Owner/Instructor, Emergency Training Partners, LLC
The Hans H. Dahll Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC). Established in 1988 in honor of Hans H. Dahll, a founding director of the Citizen CPR Foundation, this prestigious award celebrates individuals who have made significant impacts in research, education and innovation.
Hans H. Dahll played a crucial role in the creation of the Citizen CPR Foundation, serving as treasurer and driving initiatives such as the Currents newsletter in partnership with the American Heart Association. His dedication to advancing CPR and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) on national and international levels has left a lasting legacy in the field.
The Hans H. Dahll Award is presented biennially at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit based on the following criteria:
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Ongoing contribution and impact (or potential impact) to CPR and ECC over time.
Substantial contribution to ECC programs and materials.
Authorship of articles, books, education and teaching materials related to CPR and ECC.
Landmark contributions to the science of CPR and ECC.
Development of new and innovative technological breakthroughs.
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Positive influence on movement toward goals of ECC programs.
Have made CPR and ECC prominent aspects of their careers.
Nomination of candidates from diverse backgrounds (e.g. gender, race, ethnicity, geography and discipline) are encouraged.
Received national and international recognition for contributions to ECC.
Recognition of individuals who have not previously received this award.
Before retiring as a professor emeritus in July 2022, Karl B. Kern, MD was the Gordon A. Ewy, MD Distinguished Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center, chair of the Sarver Heart Center Resuscitation Research Group, and professor of medicine at the UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson. He graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University and attended Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. His postgraduate education and cardiac fellowship training were conducted at the University of Arizona.
Vinay Nadkarni, MD & Tom Aufderheide, MD, 2021
Mary Fran Hazinski, RN, 2019
Tore Laerdal, 2017
Gordon Ewy, 2015
Joe Ornato, 2014
Lance Becker, 2012
Guy Knickerbocker, James Jude & William Kouwenhoven (posthumously), 2010
Max Harry Weil, 2008
Peter Baskett, 2006
Roger White, 2004
Richard Cummins, 2002
Mickey Eisenberg, 2000
Douglas Chamberlain, 1998
Leonard Cobb, 1996
Leon Chameides, 1994
Peter Safar, 1992
Bill Montgomery, 1990
The William H. Montgomery, MD, Excellence in Education Award is named in honor of Dr. Montgomery, who co-founded the Citizen CPR Foundation and served as its president for over 15 years. He currently holds an emeritus position on the CCPRF Board. This award aims to promote the highest level of educational excellence at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit.
Dr. William H. Montgomery was instrumental in advancing resuscitation science and education. His commitment to improving outcomes in cardiac arrest scenarios has had a lasting impact on the field. As a leader in the Citizen CPR Foundation, Dr. Montgomery dedicated his career to fostering educational initiatives and promoting community awareness about CPR and resuscitation techniques. His legacy continues to inspire educators and healthcare professionals committed to saving lives through effective training and awareness programs.
Sponsored by the Laerdal Foundation for Acute Medicine, this award includes a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium for the lead presenter at each Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit, based on the following criteria:
Recipient: Halle Price
Recipient: John C. Perkins, Jr., Board Certified in Emergency and Internal Medicine
Recipient: John Haines, ADH Sc, MICA Flight Cert
Recipient: Christopher Sun, PhD and Mark Link, MD
Recipient: Paul Snobelen and Sheldon Cheskes, MD
Recipient: Sarah Lamb
Tom Greenhalgh, Jr., LICSW, NRP, 2019
Mark Sawdon, MICP, NRP and Kelly Boardley, BSN, RN, CEN, 2019
Craig Goolsby, MD, Med, 2019
Nicole Kupchik, MN, RN, CCNS, CCRN, PCCN, CMC, 2017
Benjamin Abella, MD, MPhil, 2015
Ted Crites and Steve Barnett, 2014
Mark Liao, NREMT, 2012
Keith Lurie, MD; Charles Lick, MD; Robert Niskanen, 2010
The Citizen CPR Foundation and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation have created a Cardiac Arrest Survival Video Contest as part of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASSummit). The contest is to recognize the best videos aimed at increasing awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and/or recognition of a heart attack, the importance of citizen CPR, and automated external defibrillators (AEDs.)
Videos are reviewed, scored and ranked. The five top-ranked submissions are played for CASSummit attendees during plenary sessions. The winner of the top ranked video is awarded an AED to recognize their efforts and accomplishment.
First Place: Salem Fire Foundation, When Seconds Count, Whose Life Will You Save?
Second Place: Heart Shield, Practice CPR with 3 Household Items
Third Place: AHA Training Center Buenos Aires, Chain of Love
First Place: LA County Fire Department, Can’t Stop Compressing
Second Place: Call Push Shock, You Can Save a Life
Third Place: SaveStation, The Power is in Your Hands
Fourth Place: Heartbeat NOLA, YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Fifth Place: Salem Fire Foundation, Whose Life Will You Save Today?
First Place: Parent Heart Watch, What Would You Miss Most?
Second Place: Parent Heart Watch, The Shocking Truth About AEDs, Part One
Third Place: Parent Heart Watch, The Shocking Truth About AEDs, Part Two
Fourth Place: PulsePoint AED Meet and Greet
Fifth Place: Project S A V E, High School Volleyball Player Saved by AED
First Place: HEARTSafe Coon Rapids, Meet Tim…Don’t Wait for the Help, BE the Help
Second Place: Father-Son Productions, How to Use an AED
Third Place: Simon’s Fund, Ronny Turiaf’s Story
Other top-ranked entries that were played at the 2014 ECCU Plenary:
First Place: Magnus and Wilmer, Stayin’ Alive
Second Place (tie): Max Schweitz Foundation, CPR Hero
Second Place (tie): Hawaii Heart Foundation, Super Hero
See all of the top-ranked videos for 2012 here.
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