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The American Camp Association,
Southeastern has four awards which were established
to honor member involvement on the local
level. All members of the Southeastern Section
have the right and are encouraged to nominate
people for the following recognition awards:
Gay Byers Newcomer Award
Awarded for outstanding involvement in section activities and/or decision
making. Nominee must have been a member of our section for less than
10 years and demonstrate high professional standards. No more than two newcomer awards shall be awarded in any given year.
Distinguished Service Award
For service to the section which is outstanding and above and beyond
the expectations of the position held. Nominee must have served with
honor on the Southeastern or Florida Section Board and been an ACA member
for 10 or more years and continually demonstrate high professional standards. No more than three service awards shall be awarded in any given year.
Section Community Award
Awarded for outstanding contributions and/or support by local individuals
or groups to the field of camping or to the local section. Nominees
should be individuals or organizations who are not members of the American
Camp Association. No more than two community awards shall be awarded in any given year.
Community Service Award
Awarded for outstanding contributions and/or support by local individuals or groups to the local community. Nominees should be individuals or organizations who are members of the American Camp Association. No more than three service awards shall be awarded in any given year.
Appreciation Award
Awarded for outstanding contributions outside the section. This could
be for service to more than one section or at the national level. Nominee
should be a current ACA member who has been involved in the association
for at least five years and who is making a significant contribution
beyond the local level. No more than one appreciation award shall be awarded in any given year.
Examples of involvement might be, but
are not limited to the following; joint
projects; national conference involvement;
regional educational event involvement;
significant contribution to a national
committee or task force.
Edie Klein Award For Program Excellence
The Edie Klein Award for Program Excellence is given in recognition of existing programs of an exceptional nature occurring at a camp or retreat center in the Southeast. To qualify, the program must have been in operation for at least one year. Membership in the American Camp Association is not required. No more than three excellence awards shall be awarded in any given year.
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