Grey County's Kevin McNab receives provincial leadership award

Grey County Paramedic Chief Kevin McNab has received the 2026 Richard Armstrong Leadership Award from the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs, the county announced Oct. 22. The award was presented at the association's annual conference in Niagara Falls earlier that month, and McNab was this year's only recipient, the county said. Grey County council recognized the award at its Oct. 22 meeting.

The award recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation and contributions to the advancement of paramedicine in Ontario, according to the county. McNab has served Grey County for more than 30 years, including nine years as paramedic chief. Under his leadership, Grey County Paramedic Services has become a recognized leader in community paramedicine, health-care innovation and integrated service delivery, the county said. Among his accomplishments, the county said, McNab helped expand the county's Community Paramedicine Program from a small pilot project into a service supporting hundreds of residents living with chronic illnesses, and secured provincial funding to keep the program going over the long term while reducing costs to local taxpayers.

"Kevin's leadership has had a profound impact on healthcare in Grey County and beyond," Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs said in the county's announcement. "He is never satisfied with the status quo and is always looking for new ways to improve care, support paramedics, and strengthen our healthcare system."

"I'm honoured to receive this award and share this recognition with the entire Grey County Paramedic Services team, and to thank County Council for its support and leadership," McNab said. "The work we do is built on collaboration, dedication, and a shared commitment to providing the best possible care for our residents." The county said the recognition also reflects the work of more than 160 paramedics and staff who serve Grey County residents every day.

Source: Grey County news release.