NATIONAL AWARDS

National Award(s): The National Award is given to individuals or organizations that have contributed to the world of popular culture.They have been leaders in their particular areas and are well known nationally and internationally. Recipients receive a plaque to commemorate the award.  Those honored are selected by a committee chosen by the Chairperson of the PCA/ACA and approved by the Joint Board of the PCA/ACA.

ORGANIZATIONAL AWARDS

Associations Award: This award is not given every year and is reserved for those individuals who have made extraordinary, significant, and far-reaching contributions to the Popular Culture Association and American Culture Association.  Besides an award, recipients also receive a life-time membership to the PCA/ACA. Those honored are selected by a committee chosen by the Chairperson of the PCA/ACA and approved by the Joint Board of the PCA/ACA.

Governing Board Awards: These awards, given at each national conference, are presented to those individuals who have made significant contributions to the PCA/ACA.Those receiving the award receive a plaque. Recipients are selected by a committee chosen by the Chairperson of the PCA/ACA and approved by the Joint Board of the PCA/ACA.

Area Chair Awards: Awards are given each year at the national conference to two area chairs (one from the PCA and one from the ACA) who have distinguished themselves by their work. Long-service, building participation in their areas, and professionalism are the hallmarks of the winner of these awards.  Recipients are selected by a committee composed of the Chairperson of the PCA/ACA, the Executive Director of the PCA/ACA, and the Program Coordinator of the PCA/ACA.

Chairperson's Award: These awards are given to those individuals who have contributed to the PCA/ACA in a variety of ways. Recipients in the past include leaders of the regional and international PCA/ACA organizations as well as individuals from business and industry. The awards are determined by the Chairperson of the Joint Board.