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The California Ambulance Association is proud to announce that the 2026 Stars of Life Celebration will be held on March 4, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento. This signature event recognizes the exceptional courage, skill, and dedication of emergency medical services professionals across California.
The California Ambulance Association invites every provider to honor at least one outstanding employee at this premier industry celebration. Complete event details including registration information, sponsorship opportunities, and helpful resources are available in the official Stars of Life Experience Guide.
Celebrate your Stars and their incredible contributions by nominating today!
Shine a spotlight on the exceptional EMS professionals who go above and beyond to serve your organization and community. Each ambulance provider selects its own honorees, who may include EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, customer service representatives, and operations or support personnel, whether living or deceased. A CAA Member is strongly encouraged to accompany nominees during all Stars of Life activities.
WHY THE CAA STARS OF LIFE MATTERS!
STATEWIDE RECOGNITION
Highlight the essential role of your ambulance operation and gain meaningful recognition as your honorees are celebrated by peers, leadership, and members of the California Assembly.
INDUSTRY-WIDE CELEBRATION
Honor your team’s hard work and dedication with an experience that creates lasting memories and brings California EMS together to celebrate excellence across all provider types.
WHERE STARS SHINE
Your employees deserve to be recognized. Meaningful acknowledgment boosts morale, enhances retention, and reinforces pride within your organization.
AGENDA
10:00 AM Celebration Starts
10:30 AM Stars to Leaders Panel
11:30 AM Walk to Capitol Steps
12:00 PM Group Photo
12:20 PM Lunch Program - exciting news coming soon!
2:00 PM Assembly Floor Gallery Opens
2:30 PM Assembly Floor Recognition
Break
5:00 PM Mixer
5:45 PM Awards Banquet
8:00 PM Celebration Ends
*Schedule Is Subject to Changes*
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsoring the CAA Stars of Life Celebration aligns your brand with the recognition of exceptional EMS professionals who serve their communities with dedication. Your support helps honor these heroes and demonstrates your company’s commitment to the EMS profession.
⭐ RESOURCES ⭐
The California Ambulance Association has developed a comprehensive suite of resources to help you promote your nominations and engage your organization. These tools are designed to streamline the process and maximize your impact. We encourage you to take full advantage of these resources to spotlight your nominees and drive participation across your team.
CAA STARS OF LIFE BIO BUILDER
The CAA Stars of Life Bio Builder, powered by ChatGPT, is an easy-to-use tool designed to help you create compelling, professional nominee bios. By answering a few simple prompts, you can generate a polished narrative that highlights your Star’s career path, achievements, and impact. This time-saving resource ensures each honoree’s story is told clearly, consistently, and with the recognition they deserve.
BREAKROOM NOMINATION FLYER
The Breakroom Flyer is a printable tool designed to engage your entire team and encourage internal participation in the Stars of Life nomination process. Posted in common areas, it highlights the importance of recognition and guides staff on how to submit internal nominations. Each flyer includes space for your nomination form, deadline, and contact information. Use free tools like Google or Microsoft Forms and Canva or Adobe Express to create a QR code for quick, easy participation.
SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN
The Social Media Engagement Campaign provides ready-to-use captions, hashtags, posting guidance, and image ideas to help you spotlight your Stars of Life before, during, and after the celebration. These tools make it easy to amplify recognition, showcase your organization’s commitment to EMS excellence, and join a unified, statewide celebration across social media platforms.
PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATE
The Press Release Template helps you easily share your Star of Life recognition with local media, partners, and community stakeholders. This ready-to-use template highlights your honoree, your organization, and the statewide significance of the Stars of Life Celebration making it simple to generate positive coverage and amplify your Star’s impact beyond the event.
HOTEL
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
1230 J St., Sacramento, CA 95814
Room Block Dates: March 3–5, 2026
Rate: $229/night + taxes & fees
Reservation Deadline: February 10, 2026
Or until the block is full.
Want to see your logo here? Sponsor today!
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