Savannah Welch speaks after accepting the Paramedic of the Year award during the Acadian Ambulance Service Medics of the Year 2024 Celebration Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Cajundome in Lafayette, La.

Each year, Acadian Ambulance recognizes exceptional paramedics and EMTs from across the company’s four-state service area; finalists are nominated by their peers and winners picked by committee.