Presented to one or more ACA Affiliated Clubs each year for superior performance and program development.

 

2012 - Lowcountry Paddlers

Members of the Lowcountry Paddlers share a common interest in paddling the coastal waters, rivers, creeks, swamps, and lakes of the South Carolina lowcountry. Experience levels vary from beginner to expert while boats range from sit-on-tops to expedition sea kayaks. They plan numerous trips throughout the year with the latest schedule posted on the Club Paddles page. Members of the club also plan Show-n-Go paddles, these gatherings are not official club events, but rather impromptu get-togethers.

 

2011 - Illinois Paddling Council

The Illinois Paddling Council (IPC) was organized in 1963 and is a not-for-profit association of paddlers and paddling organizations in Illinois. The Illinois Paddling council is dedicated to promoting the safe enjoyment of all phases of canoeing and kayaking in Illinois, to assure access to the state's waters and to protect and preserve the natural resources within the state.

 

2010 - Northwest Indiana Paddling Association

The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association (NWIPA) was formally founded on January 18, 2009 as a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the region's paddling resources and opportunities, providing environmental stewardship of the region's waterways, education, and to be a link between the region's paddlers. Helping to Promote Canoeing & Kayaking in Northwest Indiana. Increasing Recreational Paddling Opportunities throughout the Region. Supporting Watershed Ecological Conservation and Restoration Efforts. Increasing Public Access and Helping to Enhance Our Water Trails. Finding New Friends Interested in Canoeing, Kayaking, and the Outdoors. Having Tons of Fun Paddling our Wonderful Waterways!!! 

 

2009 - Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg

The Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg is a voluntary, not-for-profit association of novice through experienced paddlers ages 8 and up, from the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area that has been paddling as a club since 1976. Our 400 plus members organize and schedule river trips, of all levels of classifications, throughout the year along with various other events including a annual weekend camping trip at the Youghiogheny river in Ohiopyle, in Western Pennsylvania. The club schedules canoe and kayak safety and skill training courses to all skill levels of members throughout the year.

 

2008 - St. Louis Canoe & Kayak Club

The club paddles large rivers, small streams, and local lakes in Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. While some paddlers are accomplished, we welcome all kayaking and canoeing skill levels. We offer day and overnight trips as well as safety clinics and fun on the water.

 

2007 - Hawaii Island Paddlesport Association

Hawaii Island Paddlesports Association had a 15 year run putting on full seasons of solo outrigger canoe events, the association now focuses on managing the Honokohau facility and putting on "one-off" special canoe races. We no longer organize races and are focued on the canoe storage facility that includes a halau to hold events and for post race gatherings at Honokohau Harbor in North Kona.

 

2006 - North Atlantic Canoe & Kayak Club 

Based on Long Island, New York, NACK serves paddling interests throughout the Northeastern United States. We believe that a strong commitment to training and assessment fosters personal growth. We encourage all members to safely explore the limits of their capabilities in order to best enjoy their chosen aspect of paddling. Together we seek adventure in paddling.

 

2005 - Philadelphia Canoe Club

Philadelphia Canoe Club (PCC) has been in existence since 1905, and is a dedicated group of canoeists and kayakers. All of the club trips, training, and events are open to the public, and do not require membership. The club promotes paddling, and paddlesports in the Philadelphia area, training new paddlers, and leading trips all over the US, year round. Come out and paddle with us! We'd love to have you along!

 

2005 - Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers

Our kayaking club and it's members are located in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, USA. Our primary goal is to help people enjoy the sport of sea kayaking in a fun & safe manner. Members enjoy over 50 Organized Paddle Trips each year, free kayak skills training, monthly "paddle picnics", a monthly newsletter, and monthly meetings featuring information on kayaking and related topics by speakers from across the area...and a great social network of Sea Kayakers !

 

2005 - Arkansas Canoe Club

The Arkansas Canoe Club is a recreational organization consisting of over 600 member households representing seven chapters in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. ACC Members love to paddle the rivers, streams, bayous and lakes of The Natural State and beyond. Regardless of whether you are new to canoeing, kayaking or rafting or if you are a veteran, you will be among friends in the Arkansas Canoe Club. We are dedicated to participating in and promoting the sport of paddling by holding paddling schools and clinics, whitewater rescue courses, river cleanups and being active in conservation and river access issues..but most of all WE HAVE A LOT OF FUN!!

 

2004 - Cherry Capital PAC

Formerly known as the Cherry Capital Paddle America Club, the Traverse Area Paddle Club (re-named in 2009) is for kayakers and canoeists paddling in northwestern lower Michigan. The club organizes events for all levels of experience, including traveling on inland lakes, the Great Lakes, and easy and difficult rivers, as well as community service activities to clean up the region's waterways.

 

2003 - Carolina Canoe Club

We invite you to join us in the Carolina Canoe Club a group of people who are interested in many phases of paddlesport: whitewater, quietwater, touring and camping. Club members teach skills to people just starting in the exciting outdoor sport and share their knowledge of the many nearby waterways of the Carolinas and the southeastern United States. Best of all, Carolina Canoe Club members enjoy getting close to nature at a pace that varies from leisurely paddling to churning wild water.

 

2002 - Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association

The Jersey Shore Sea Kayak Association is a diverse group of over 400 paddlers who share a passion for kayaking. Our paddling trips are organized by our members and are posted on our on-line message board 'Paddler's Express'. Members with all levels of skill and experience, create richly vaired kayaking trips that take advantage of the wonderfully diverse waters that our area has to offer. JSSKA membership provides opportunities for group paddling through informal skills sessions, club sponsored picnics, trips and events. JSSKA members also enjoy the benefit of discounts with selected ACA instructors and outdoor retailers. Our current membership includes kayakers from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.

 

2002 - Mohawk Canoe Club

The Mohawk Canoe Club located in New Jersey is an organization for paddlers, addressing their needs and promoting the benefits of canoeing and kayaking. Activities include paddling trips, instructional classes, social gatherings, river cleanups, camping, and other outdoor activities. Our trip schedule has over 150 trips per year, ranging from easy flat water to challenging whitewater.

 

2001 - Dayton Canoe Club

Being located on four rivers, none of sufficient size for navigation, yet large enough to make canoeing on them a sport to be enjoyed in all its phases, Dayton had among its population many canoe enthusiasts, not a few of whom had for a long time dreamed of a real canoe club. " stated a pamphlet given at the opening of the Dayton Canoe Club.  "Late in the fall of 1912 a canoe club was talked of and the Dayton Canoe Club was organized with but fourteen members."

2000 - Philadelphia Canoe Club

Philadelphia Canoe Club (PCC) has been in existence since 1905, and is a dedicated group of canoeists and kayakers. All of the club trips, training, and events are open to the public, and do not require membership. The club promotes paddling, and paddlesports in the Philadelphia area, training new paddlers, and leading trips all over the US, year round. Come out and paddle with us! We'd love to have you along!

 

1999 - Prescott Club

 

1999 - Delaware Valley Division 

We're an easygoing group that loves to paddle all types of water. Our Wednesday 'Hump Day Paddles' are a great way for those new to the group or new to paddling to come out and meet the group on easy flatwater. We also plan a variety of camping and kayaking trips during the warmer months, and even cold water paddles year round for those with proper gear. Come on out and join us!

 

1998 - Dixie Division

The Dixie Division of the ACA serves the Southeast United States including: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky by providing access to information about paddlesport events, trainings, & meetings. The Dixie Division also promotes water access, conservation, safety, education, and paddlesport competition throughout the region through volunteer work, donations, and grass-roots activism.

 

1998 - Austin Paddling Club

The Austin Paddling Club (APC) is a non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The Austin Paddling Club offers canoe, kayak, inflatable, and other human-powered paddle sport as lifetime activities through education, recreation, competition, and conservation. APC activities and programs are open to all individuals. It also offers several membership categories.

 

1997 - Ohio Penn Division

Encompassing Ohio and Western Pennsylvania the ACA Ohio-Penn Division offers a vast array of support for the local paddling community by striving to offer programs to all paddling enthusiasts. We hope you can join us on the water! Welcome to the Ohio-Penn!

 

1997 - Carolina Canoe Club

We invite you to join us in the Carolina Canoe Club a group of people who are interested in many phases of paddlesport: whitewater, quietwater, touring and camping. Club members teach skills to people just starting in the exciting outdoor sport and share their knowledge of the many nearby waterways of the Carolinas and the southeastern United States. Best of all, Carolina Canoe Club members enjoy getting close to nature at a pace that varies from leisurely paddling to churning wild water.

 

1996 - Northwest Division

The Division and State Associations and Paddle America Clubs in the Northwest are there to grow and support the membership and the mission of the ACA by providing communication, events and being ambassadors for the worldwide paddling community.

 

1996 - National Canoe Safety Patrol

The NCSP was founded more than 33 yrs. ago for the purpose of encouraging and promoting boating safety, including but not limited to the following: To assist river management agencies, race organizers and other safety and rescue organizations by offering river rescue training orientation to their personnel. To provide a shore and boat based safety presence in cooperation with river management agencies, race organizers and other safety and rescue organizations. To provide rescue and recovery assistance upon request of, and in cooperation with, river management agencies and other safety and rescue organizations.

 

1995 - Bluegrass Wildwater Association

Formed in 1976 and now a 200+ member club of human-powered watercraft enthusiasts, the BWA is based in the Lexington, KY area. We have kayakers and canoeists of all ages and ability levels. The Bluegrass Wildwater Association (BWA) encourages the enjoyment, preservation and exploration of American whitewater waterways. The organization's objectives are to protect the wilderness character of these waterways through conservation of water, wildlife, forests and parks. To promote safety and proficiency in all aspects of wildwater activities and to enhance appreciation for the recreational value of wilderness waterways and wildwater sports. To chart and preserve wilderness waterways in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The BWA is also the proud host of the world famous National Paddling Film Festival.

 

1994 - Midwest Division

Volunteers from this ACA Division were responsible for Chicago's Paddle in the Park.  In addition, the members in the Midwest Division support the ACA's mission throughout the region.

 

1994 - Washington Canoe Club

The Washington Canoe Club is located below Georgetown on the Potomac River. WCC was founded in 1904 by paddlers from Potomac Boat Club, which is located 100 meters down stream. WCC has placed athletes on almost every Canoe/Kayak Olympic Team since 1924, when Flatwater Sprint Canoeing was introduced as a demonstration sport. The club is presently designated a "Center of Excellence" by the United States Canoe and Kayak Team (US CKT), the national governing body for the sport of Olympic flatwater racing, and Olympians and Olympic hopefuls train at the club.