ACA, Texoma Legends of Camping Awards Dinner

Years of Service Award
Recognizing Texoma camps operating for 25 years or more!

Diamond Camps- 100 years or more
Gold Camps- 75 years or more
Silver Camps- 50 years or more
Bronze Camps- 25 years or more

Legend of Camp Award
Honoring camp professionals who have reached "legend" status through a minimum of 25 years of service and dedication to the industry. 

• Vance Gilmore
• Tommy and Kathy Ferguson
• Ann Sheets
• Sandra Schmitt
• Nicia Oakes
• Dick and Tweety Eastland
• Steve and Susie Baskin
• Kathy Ragsdale

Rising Star Award-Professional
Honoring EPIC professionals (less than 10 years of service) for their contributions to the region and industry. 

• Jessicah Holloway
• AK Scott
• Jordan Pugh

Rising Star Award-Organization
Honoring new camp organizations/programs (less than 10 years old) for their contributions to the region and industry. 

• Camp Rio

Outstanding Service Award
Honoring individuals who have given outstanding and exceptional service to camping and local ACA efforts

• David Rogers
• Kevin Spaeth
• Brandon Briery
• Rob Watson
• Brian Miller
• Kurt Podeszwa
• Meg Clark
• Tim Huchton
• John Robertson
• Bill Robertson
• Robbie Robertson
• Nan Robertson Manning
• Sally Robertson Lucksinger

Program Excellence Award
Recognizing programs that develop effective, creative responses to the needs of a community and/or societal problem using the camp environment. 

• Camp For All 2U

Friends of Camp Award
Recognizing individuals or organizations who have supported the efforts of the camping industry in an exceptional way. 

• Robert Monaghan
• Peter Boudreaux
• Daniela Berry

Previous recipients of the distinguished Legends of Camp Award Include:

Betty Barrsch
Ray Bean
Bimmie Findley
Min Friedman
Frank & Inez Harrison
Carl Hawkins
Freddie Hawkins
Dan Hemphill
Doris Johnson
Carter & Trudy Lester
Campbell Loughmiller
Kitty Magee
Tom Manison
Bill McKenzie
Si Ragdale
Tex Robertson
Peggy Rotzler

***Ticket Sales are Currently Full***

Please contact Erin Flores if you are interested in attending. 

Join us for an evening of celebrating the history and accomplishments of Texoma Camping at the Legends of Camp Awards Dinner. This is a ticketed social event on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 7:00-10:00pm at the Community Beer Company in Dallas, Texas. Tickets prices include entrance to a reception with light appetizers and the awards ceremony including a Tex-Mex buffet dinner. Cash bar is available at the venue. Dress code for the event is Cowboy Casual. 

Please note there will be no ticket sales after February 10th, including the night of the event. Tickets are limited and on a first come first serve basis. 

Tickets Prices  

$35.00/Person (until January 24) 
$50.00/Person (January 24 – February 10)  
$500.00/Sponsored Table (includes 8 individual tickets) 

Please contact Erin Flores, [email protected] with any questions or specific dietary needs. 

Community Beer Company is located less than 3 miles from the ACA, National Conference host location. Free event parking available. 

For More information about Community Beer Company visit: 

https://communitybeer.com

Additional Details Coming Soon!

Sponsorship opportunities

• $5,000 Cocktail Hour Sponsor - (1 sponsorship left) - MarshMcLennan Agency
  • Logo on the event web page
  • Signage at the cocktail hour
  • Two minutes to address the group
  • Can have flyer information on cocktail tables or a separate table in the room
  • Two tickets to the dinner
• $3,000 Legends Award Sponsor*  SOLD - Hibbs Hallmark
  • Logo on the event web page
  • Handing the award to the winner with a photo opportunity
  • Two tickets to the dinner
  • Two minutes to address the group
• $2,000 Milestone Award Sponsor* SOLD - UltraCamp
  • Logo on the event web page
  • Handing the award to the winner with a photo opportunity
  • Two tickets to the dinner
  • Two minutes to address the group
• $1,000 Friend of Camp Award Sponsor* - SOLD - stickersandmore.com, 
  • ​​​​​​​Logo on the event web page
  • Handing the award to the winner with a photo opportunity
  • Two tickets to the dinner
• $500 Friend of Camp Sponsor - 4 left 
  Trinity/HPSI
  Logo on the event web page
  ​​​​​​​One ticket to the dinner

All sponsorships come with logo recognition on signage at the event, and on the events web page, plus two tickets to the dinner.
(*) The sponsor will be able to pass out the award to the recipient.

Contact Kim Fitzgerald for information on becoming an event sponsor!