Blake T. Haskell
“Excel in Excellence Award”
Blake T. Haskell
On September 30, 2021, the public safety community lost a mentor to many and a true friend, Blake T. Haskell. Blake epitomized passion, dedication, and a people-centered leadership approach. His vast public safety knowledge, quick wit, sense of humor, and commitment to helping others never went unnoticed. If you were lucky enough to be in Blake’s large circle of friends, you should consider yourself very fortunate.
The On Scene First, “Blake T. Haskell Excel in Excellence Award,” is given to a 9-1-1 professional who exemplifies the extraordinary qualities of its namesake honoree. Blake was not the type to seek acknowledgment or praise for what he did for others; he was often found behind the scenes making others look good. While he would never admit it, his uniquely timed jokes or fun pokes at himself often upstaged his generous, caring, and supportive ways.
Those who knew Blake understood that they could count on him to work tirelessly on many public safety projects if it meant making the 9-1-1 call process, system, and people of this profession better. He knew a lot about a lot; the extensive knowledge from his early career in the telephone service to his work in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), amateur radio, and 9-1-1 communications made him a trustworthy wealth of knowledge.
He was a dear friend of On Scene First and is sorely missed.
2024 Award Nomination
Deadline:
June 30, 2024
The award will be presented in a LIVE celebration of Life on August 2, 2024
The Nominee Must:
● Hold a position in or be retired from 9-1-1 Emergency Communications.
● Demonstrate a people-centered leadership approach.
● Research, embrace, and implement new technology to help those in the ECC more effectively serve their community
● Help others be the best version of themselves through mentorship and support.
● Take advantage of educational opportunities to make a difference.
● Selflessly give back to the 9-1-1 profession.
Please keep in mind this is a competitive process. When completing the submission form, you should provide specific examples in each category and be as detailed and specific as possible. Generalized comments, like “they are a great leader,” are insufficient.
Please fill out the nomination form below if you know someone deserving of this award.
We will announce the Award Winner on Friday, August 2, 2024.
If you or your organization would like to sponsor the On Scene First Award Program, please email, Tracy Eldridge, ENP at teldridge@onscenefirst.com
2023 Recipient: Director Wendy Lynch, Madison County, KY Emergency Communication Center