American Camp Association - Illinois
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thank  you

for your service and committment

2022   individual  award  honorees

A special thanks and congratulations to our 2022 Award Honorees! We could not do the awesome, transformative work that we do without you!

emerging  professional  award

​Mark Feldman
Laura Harres

distinguished  professional  award

Dan King

marcy  & bob  brower  award  for  innovative  &  intentional  professional  development  

Chris Rehs-Dupin

special  recognition  award  (individual)

Dr. Christopher Wangard
​For Advocacy Efforts for Children & Camps

honor  award

Shena Willbrandt

2022  agency  award  honorees

For the agencies that really stepped up and showed support this year; we thank you wholeheartedly!
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gordie   kaplan   award  for  program  excellence

Holiday Home Camp

special  recognition  award

​For Leadership & Guidance in Protecting the Health of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
​Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

PAST  HONOREES 

To learn about previous Honorees, take a look at the categories below: 
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DISTINGUISHED  service  award

For Outstanding Leadership & Service
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HONOR  AWARD

For Meritorious Service
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special  recognition  award

For Advancement of the Camp Profession
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EMERGING  PROFESSIONAL  AWARD

For Outstanding Emerging Professionalism in Camp
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GORDIE E. KAPLAN

PROGRAM  EXCELLENCE  AWARD

For Honor in Program Excellence 
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MARCY & BOB BROWER AWARD

FOR  INNOVATIVE  & INTENTIONAL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Commitment & Intention to Innovative
​Professional Development

American  Camp  ASSOCIATION,  illinois

5 S Wabash Ave, Suite 1406
Chicago, IL 60603 - 3104


Phone: 312-332-0833
Email: info@acail.org


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  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Staff Team
    • Board Members & Volunteers
    • Award Honorees
    • Why Camp is Essential to Illinois
  • What We Do
    • Accreditation
    • DFI Title XX >
      • 2022 Camp Referrals for DFI Title XX
    • Send a Child to Camp
    • Top 5 Reasons to Send Your Child to Camp
  • Join Us
    • Group Membership
    • Individual Membership
    • Why Accreditation?
    • 4 Reasons to Be Accredited
    • Services Portal
  • Learn & Tools
    • Professional Development & Training
    • Upcoming Events
    • Resources for Individuals and Families
    • ACA & COVID-19
  • Get Involved
    • Make a Donation
    • Find a Camp
    • Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
    • Become a Sponsor or Community Partner
  • Connect
    • Events & Training Calendar
    • Contact Us
    • Blog: In the Loop