Which award recognized contributions to EMS in Alberta in 1998?

• A. Exemplary Service Medal
• B. Alberta EMS Award
• C. Award of Excellence
• D. EMS Distinguished Service

Answer: (C)

Recognition for outstanding EMS contributions within a province is typically labeled as an Award of Excellence. In Alberta, this title is associated with honoring individuals who made notable contributions to the province’s emergency medical services, and the 1998 timeframe aligns with when this specific provincial recognition was cited. This distinguishes it from a federal honor such as the Exemplary Service Medal, which is awarded for long service across the federal public service and is not Alberta-specific or tied to EMS in that year. The other two options are not the recognized Alberta provincial award for EMS contributions in 1998, making the Award of Excellence the best fit for this scenario.