The Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor given by ACA Illinois, awarded to individuals who have given outstanding leadership and service to our association
​for at least ten years.
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The following honorees have demonstrated outstanding service, going above and beyond expected volunteer commitment; are actively ongoing in their service; and participate(d) in our Board of Directors as either an executive or committee member:

Mike Selep, 2023

Dan King, 2022

​Michael Brandwein, 2020

Sandra "Sam" Thompson, 2016

K Dale Adkins, 2014

Mark Burkhardt, 2010

Cathola HIll, 2010

Jack Thomas, 2006

Susan Rochlis, 2004

​Gordie Kaplan, 2002

Elaine Finnegan, 2001

Russell Hogrefe, 1999

Bob Brower, 1997

Marcy Brower, 1996

Katheryn Heidrich, 1995

Virginia Spiller, 1994

​Robert Chorley, 1994