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
