Biennial ICISF Awards

The ICISF Biennial Awards program recognize outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of critical incident stress management, disaster mental health and wellness, and crisis intervention through peer support.

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Award Descriptions

ICISF Mike Fedock Award  Presented to an individual who is seen in the Crisis Response Community as an “Unsung Hero,” demonstrated not only through their commitment but their deeds.

ICISF Lifetime Achievement Award This award is presented to an individual/organization to honor his/her/their life-long contributions to the field of Crisis Response and/or ICISF, Inc.

ICISF Community Service Award This  is presented to an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution to their Community through Crisis Response.

ICISF Excellence in Training and Education Award This award is presented to an individual/organization for their excellence and/or innovations in the Training and Education of individuals/organizations in the field of Crisis Response.

ICISF Spiritual Leadership Award This award is presented to an individual/organization for their commitment to their Team/Community through the ministry of presence and compassion in Crisis Response.

ICISF Media Spotlight Award  This is presented to an individual/organization for their contribution to a publication or production, via either print or electronic media, which has helped to put the field of Crisis Response in the spotlight, to benefit and inform the field and/or the broader public.

ICISF International Crisis Response Leadership Award This award is presented to an individual/organization from outside of the U.S. for their significant impact within their home nation and/or nations throughout the world in the field of Crisis Response.

ICISF Pioneering Spirit Award This award recognizes individuals, and/or organizations that have exemplified the pioneer character in the advancement in the field of CISM and ICISF. Recipients are those who have worked diligently over time to enhance the effectiveness and viability of the central precept of “Peer Support” through their actions and deeds in the service to others.

Susan E. Hamilton, PhD Award This award is given to an individual or an organization in the field of crisis management and or crisis response for their distinctive leadership and achievement of collaboration and strategic consensus between agencies and or organizations in successfully creating an atmosphere of cooperation and proactive communications. These resulting actions lead directly in the identifying, defining and securing of effective solutions toward common goals that best address current and emerging challenges within Disaster response. Presented in honor and memory of Susan Elizabeth Hamilton, PhD., 1943-2010