The accomplishments and dedication of Guernsey’s ambulance teams were celebrated at a special awards ceremony. Hosted by the Bailiff of Guernsey, the event was held in the Bailiff’s Chambers at the Royal Court Building in St Peter Port. In total, 12 awards were presented during the ceremony.
Trainee Emergency Medical Technician Mimi Smith-Le Flock collected four awards, including a Chief Officer’s Commendation for showing outstanding professionalism, calmness and clinical leadership while responding to a cardiac arrest. Her performance demonstrated a degree of confidence and expertise beyond that expected at her stage of training.
She was also a member of a crew honoured with an award for clinical excellence following their response to a potentially life-threatening maternity emergency. Additionally, Mimi was among a group recognised with a Chief Officer’s Recognition of Performance for their involvement in the successful resuscitation of a cyclist at the Halfway. Her dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality care was further highlighted by receiving the award for the highest number of commendations from patients, families and members of the public in 2025.
Paramedic Team Leader Andy Adam was presented with the Ambulance Service (emergency duties) 40 years Long Service and Good Conduct Bar to Service Medal. During his long career, Andy has been recognised for his consistent and dedicated support to the senior management team and his ongoing commitment to his work within the ambulance service, which includes all major incident training for the service.
Paramedic Team Leader Sonia Guille, who became Guernsey first female paramedic is 1998, received the 30 years Long Service and Good Conduct Bar, after dedicating over three decades to serving the community.
A new award, the Clinical Excellence Award, sponsored by Channel Insurance Brokers was awarded to Paramedic Greg Martin for his management of a complex trauma related incident in 2024. Paramedic Steve Domaille, Emergency Medical Technician Sharon Le Cras and Trainee EMT Mimi Smith-Le Flock received the award for 2025, for their response to an emergency maternity case.
The award was presented by Tony De Sousa, Group Managing Director of Channel Insurance Brokers.
The Chief Officer’s Recognition of Performance award was presented to volunteer Community First Responders Ben Nichols and Rob Jordan, along with Trainee EMT Mimi Smith-Le Flock and paramedics Ross Senior and Paramedic Emily Baudains for their part in a successful team response to a cardiac arrest at the Halfway. The award was presented by Leon Ogier, the patient whose life was saved.
Patient Transfer Service Team Leader Nicola Strong received a Chief Officer’s Recognition of Performance award in behalf of her team after their prompt and effective actions when collectively they recognised and helped a regular patient transfer patient who was suffering from a serious and potentially life-threating medical condition.
Off duty paramedic Steve Torode was recognised for the assistance he provided to Guernsey Police for a vulnerable adult in a mental health case.
A Chief Officer’s Recognition of Performance award was also given to Emergency Medical Technician Kadie Ormrod and Emergency Care Assistant Ashley Butterfield for their prompt actions at a cardiac arrest which resulted in the patient regaining a heart beat before the paramedic arrived.
Flying Christine Volunteer Operations Manager Gary Ward was also presented with the BBC Make A Difference Runners-up award. Gary was shortlisted for the community award last year for his long and dedicated service to the marine ambulance.
Head of Operations Dean De La Mare also received a Chief Officers Recognition of Performance for his planning and delivery of the events to commemorate the founder of Ambulance and Rescue, Reg Blanchford, with the installation of Blue Plaque and renaming of the ambulance headquarters.
The awards exemplify the highest standards of care and compassion of the Ambulance and Rescue Service and highlight the vital role our clinicians play serving the communities of the Bailiwick.
SJI congratulates all award recipients and commends the Guernsey Ambulance and Rescue Service for upholding the highest standards of clinical excellence, professionalism and compassionate care. At St John, we recognise the dedication shown by staff and volunteers and acknowledge that their commitment continues to make a meaningful difference to the communities they serve.
