Because of the remarkable dedication of our employee-owners, Acadian Companies have won the highest honors in our industry. Our growth, diversification, and commitment to excellence has garnered our company international acclaim and recognition by the American Ambulance Association, the U.S. Senate, Microsoft founder and author Bill Gates, Inc. magazine, and even the Smithsonian Institution.

Our Awards and Recognition 2009 - 2007

2010

Acadian wins two AACE Awards.  The Annual Award for Communications Excellence (AACE) was awarded to Acadian in the category of Special Events and Promotions for last year's annual ESOP meeting themed Wednesday Night Live. In addition, we were a runner-up in the category of Total Communications.

2009

Acadian makes the Inc. 5000 List. Inc. magazine ranked Acadian Ambulance Service as one of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the nation, marking the third consecutive year the company has been included in the exclusive list.

Bexar County added to service area. Following a highly-competitive bid process, Acadian Ambulance Service was selected as the contracted 911 ambulance provider for the unincorporated areas of Bexar County, Texas. 

ESOP Association honors Acadian. For the third consecutive year, Acadian Ambulance was honored with Best Communications for services and accomplishments with emphasis on how ownership enhances their quality of service, and for the second time was awarded Most Effective ESOP Committee.

Acadian honored by Austin Chamber of Commerce.  Acadian was named as a finalist to receive top honors in the category of customer service  at the 2008 Austin Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala.

Louisiana Department of Education honors Acadian Ambulance.  Acadian Ambulance Service received  the first annual 2008 Outstanding Secondary Business Champion Award from the Louisiana Department of Education and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

Acadian Medics honored in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the American Ambulance Association, the 65th annual Stars of Life Celebration honors medics from around the U.S. for their heroic actions and dedication to the communities they serve. Paramedic of the Year Glenn Naquin and EMT of the Year John Trahan also visited their congressmen to discuss health care issues.

2007

Bob Woodruff of ABC News  keynote speaker at Annual Acadian Paramedic Luncheon. Bob Woodruff, recognized as one the world’s leading broadcast journalists, gave a dramatic eyewitness account of activity in Iraq to a New Orleans audience of more than 1400. Woodruff was guest speaker at the Acadian Ambulance Service Paramedic Luncheon, held for the first time in the Crescent City.  

United Way of Acadiana recognizes Acadian Ambulance. Acadian Ambulance received United Way’s Torian Award for going above and beyond the call to give.   

General Information:
Acadian Companies
P.O. Box 98000
Lafayette, LA 70509-8000          
1.800.259.3333 

Deliveries:
300 Hopkins Street
Lafayette, LA 70501