The AED Foundation's - Knapheide Technicians of the Year Award - 2026

The AED Foundation's – Knapheide Technicians of the Year Award recognizes the hard-working technicians who are critical to the success of AED distributor members and the industry as a whole. The winners will be announced during The AED Foundation Fundraising Gala, held during the 2026 Summit, on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Dallas.

Nominations are open to all technicians with at least 5 years of experience. One winning technician will be recognized from each of the following regions: Eastern Canada, Western Canada, Great Lakes, Midwest, Northeast, South Central, Southeast, and West. The location of a company’s headquarters determines their region.

Please complete the information below to nominate a technician for the Technician of the Year Award.

**Please note that nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 19, 2025.** Incomplete submissions will not be considered**

Question Title

* 1. Please provide the contact information for nominator/employer:

Full Name

Company/Organization Name

Phone Number

Email Address