The Virginias local office has awards which were established to honor member involvement on the local level. All members of the Virginias local office are encouraged to nominate people for the following recognition awards.
Submission Deadline - Friday, December 19, 2025
The following awards will be presented at the Virginias Winter Gathering in January:
Cooper Dawson Award
This award is the highest honor given by the Virginias local office. It is presented when a member exemplifies the spirit of camping, offers leadership in the interests of better camping for all, and most importantly, has fun.
Distinguished Service Award
This award is awarded annually to an individual who has given outstanding leadership and service to camping and to the Virginias area for at least five (5) years. To qualify, the individual must have demonstrated the following:
- Outstanding service to the Virginias local office through participation in programs, events, and the work of the local office; active volunteer service.
- Leadership on the Local Council of Leaders, committee, regional or national role.
Outstanding Service Award
This award is presented to a member who has show continued and increasing service to the Virginias local office.
Rookie of the Year Award
This award is presented to a person with five or fewer years of ACA membership who has demonstrated through service to the Virginias local office, outstanding potential for future professional leadership.
Membership Recruitment Award
This award is presented to a member who has given outstanding service in the area of ACA membership recruitment.
If you have any questions regarding these award, please contact the ACA Eastern Region Director, Vincent Irving at [email protected]