Each year, as part of the banquet at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference, a series of prestigious national awards are presented to individuals and organizations who have illustrated exemplary leadership, service, and dedication to various aspects of paddlesport.

• Legends of Paddling
• Excellence in Instruction
• Sanctioned Event of the Year
• Green Paddle for Waterway Conservation
• Joe Pina Volunteer of the Year
• Stroke of Achievement
• J.Henry Rushton
• President's Award
• Dusty Rhodes Founder's Award
• Havens Leadership Award
  

2012 Award Recipients will be announced at the ACA Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony at the upcoming National Paddlesports Conference.

Nominations for 2013 Awards will open in April.

For additional information, please contact the ACA Chief Operating Officer.