On rare occasions a member of our community exceeds our expectations in his/her commitment to the organization. This award represents a unique opportunity to recognize an individual whose work for the benefit of camping and ACA, New England has had a profound impact. This award honors a member who has dedicated the majority of his/her life or career to the camping industry. The recipient’s remarkable service is acknowledged as unusually devoted, outstanding, selfless and noteworthy in ACA New England.
The Bette Bussel Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor regularly given by ACA, New England. It is awarded to an individual who has given outstanding leadership and service to ACA, New England for at least 12 years. It is easily recognized that no other award would do justice to the magnitude of this nominee’s contributions. This volunteer has devoted time above and beyond the normal volunteer commitment. The recipient should be a current or past member of ACA for a minimum of 8 years.
This award is given for outstanding contributions to organized camping or to ACA, New England. It is presented to individuals, groups or organizations that may or may not be members of ACA to recognize their support of quality camp experiences.
This award is for meritorious service to ACA, New England, and the organized camp community. This individual has made outstanding contributions to ACA, New England in a multitude of areas. Recipients must have been a member for a minimum of 7 years. The recipient should be a current or past member of ACA for a minimum of 5 years.
This award is given to an individual, group or organization that has shown extraordinary commitment to the development of camp professionals. This award celebrates the life of Peter Kerns who inspired and challenged us to continually enhance the camp experience for all.
Given to a Standards Volunteer who exemplifies their role as the face of ACA, New England, and the ACA Accreditation process.
These awards are an opportunity to recognize and celebrate individuals, groups, or organizations for their significant contributions to ACA, New England in leadership roles or in service to ACA and the New England camp community.
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