The American Camp Association is proud to honor those who lead the way — in exemplary leadership, in service, and in passionate commitment to the value of the camp experience.
We are pleased to recognize the following individuals and programs as recipients of our 2020 Awards. Please help us celebrate our 2020 winners at the National Conference in San Diego and all year long!
Learn more about ACA's awards.

Ross Turner
(Southern California/Hawaii)
Distinguished Service Award

Ian Garner
(Virginias)
National Honor Award

Mary Rogers
(St. Louis)
National Honor Award

Charles "Chuck" McGrady
(Southeastern)
Hedley S. Dimock Award

Dennis Regan
(New England)
Hedley S. Dimock Award

Niambi Jaha-Echols
(Illinois)
National Service Award

Christie Ko
(New York & New Jersey)
National Service Award

Kurt Podeszwa
(Texoma)
National Service Award

Dan Reynolds
(Ohio)
National Service Award

Dorcas Tomasek
(Texoma)
National Service Award

Dan Konigsberg
(Southeastern)
Special Recognition Award

Akienyalay Bruce
(New York & New Jersey)
Jack Weiner Leadership Award

Rachel Rubin
(New England)
Marge Scanlin Outstanding Student Research Award

Camp Twin Lakes - Camp You B You
(Southeastern)
Eleanor P. Eells for Program Excellence

Camp Twin Lakes - Family Warrior Weekend
(Southeastern)
Eleanor P. Eells for Program Excellence

Tapia STEM Camp
(Texoma)
Eleanor P. Eells for Program Excellence

Mountain Camp
(Northern California)
Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence in Research in Practice

California 4-H Camping Advisory Committee
(Northern California)
Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence in Research in Practice

Charlotte Observer Summer Camp Fund
(Southeastern)
Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence in Research in Practice

Ariella Rogge
"Where Are Their Adult Pants? Tools, Catchphrases, and Understanding for Choosing Today’s Staff Members"
Camping Magazine, January/February 2019
(Rocky Mountain)
J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Quill Award Winner

Elizabeth Rundle-Marable
"Where Are Their Adult Pants? Tools, Catchphrases, and Understanding for Choosing Today’s Staff Members"
Camping Magazine, January/February 2019
(Rocky Mountain)
J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Quill Award Winner

Christopher Overtree
"Motivating Change: When Being Stuck Is the Sticking Point"
Camping Magazine, September/October 2019
(New England)
J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Quill Award Honorable Mention

Ben Cole
J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Lens Award Winner
Photo "Last Light"
Camp Manitou for Boys, Oakland, Maine


Kit Karzen
J. Wendell and Ruth T. Howe Golden Lens Honorable Mention
Photo "Guitar Heroes"
Brave Trails, Palmdale, California
