Each year, the ACA presents a series of prestigious international awards to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to various aspects of paddlesports.
We are accepting nominations for the following award categories:
- Excellence in Instruction
- Event of the Year
- Green Paddle for Waterway Conservation
- Joe Pina Volunteer of the Year
- The J. Henry Rushton Award (for Organizational Excellence)
- Legends of Paddling Award
- Havens Leadership Award
We will be announcing the award winners at ACA Paddlefest, happening in Charlotte, NC October 17-19! Learn more about this amazing event!
Nominations for the 2025 ACA Annual Awards are due by Monday, September 22!
