Aurora EMS Receives Governor's Half Century Business Award

The organization was founded by eight dedicated volunteers in 1950

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun has awarded the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Award to 34 Hoosier businesses.

The Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses and organizations that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years, respectively, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. 

Locally, Aurora Emergency Rescue was recognized with a Half Century Business Award. The organization was founded by eight dedicated volunteers trained in Red Cross Advanced First Aid in 1950. Since then, Aurora EMS has consistently been at the forefront of pre-hospital emergency medicine, becoming one of the first agencies in Dearborn County to adopt new certifications, lifesaving equipment, and advanced levels of care.

The company remains dedicated to honoring its founders' mission by continually advancing emergency medical care, investing in modern technology and training, and striving to provide the highest level of patient care and the best possible outcomes for every patient it serves

“Today is a celebration of these Indiana businesses and a recognition of the dedication and resilience they have shown over the past 50 or 100 years,” said Gov. Braun. “These 34 businesses have been powering Indiana's economy for decades and are true examples of the Hoosier spirit and work ethic, demonstrating a remarkable commitment to their crafts, their customers and their communities."

More than 1,300 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award’s 34-year history.