Dr. Barry Gilmore, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital was presented the Advocate for Children award during the 14th Annual meeting of the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services for Children (TNEMSC) Update on Acute and Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference.

The award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution of major significance to the TNEMSC program. Candidates are from all areas of the continuum of pediatric emergency care in Tennessee. The honoree has provided an indispensable service which is above and beyond all expectations and their efforts demonstrate exemplary dedication to the well-being of children.