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​Jack Thornton
​Distinguished Service Award

The Jack Thornton Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual for distinguished service, devotion and dedication to the collegiate conference and events profession and to ACCED-I. 
​
Recipients should exemplify:
  • Strong leadership, visionary and mentor qualities
  • Possess strong professional ethics and principles
  • Contribute in positive ways to furthering the goals and objectives of ACCED-I.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Nominees must be current ACCED-I members in good standing
  • Nominees must have a minimum of ten (10) years of ACCED-I membership and service
  • Current ACCED-I Board members are not eligible for consideration; however, Board members completing their term in March may be nominated

Qualified candidates must demonstrate service to the Association through two (2) or more of the following:
  • Service as an ACCED-I officer or Board member at the international level
  • Regional leadership and service, including Regional Director roles or regional program coordination
  • Service as a committee chair or Action Team leader
  • Exceptional volunteer service supporting ACCED-I initiatives at the regional and/or international level


Ready to submit a nomination?
Recognize outstanding achievements across the ACCED-I community. Nominations are due November 30.
Submit a nomination
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    • Educational Forum Call for Programs
    • Peer-to-Peer Conversations
    • ACCED-I Webinars
    • 47th Annual Conference >
      • Schedule at a Glance
      • Exhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities
      • Call for Programs
      • Session Tracks
      • Planning Meeting
      • Hospitality Committee Volunteer Sign-Up
      • Hotel & Travel
    • Upcoming Annual Conferences
    • Past Conferences & Events >
      • Past Annual Conferences >
        • 46th Annual Conference Schedule
        • 45th Annual Conference Schedule
      • Student Staffing Education Series
      • Conference & Events Management - Education Series
      • New Conference & Event Professional Workshop >
        • Watch Webinar - 2025
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        • Jack Thornton Distinguished Service Award
        • Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Single Event
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Long Term Process
        • Outstanding New Conference and Events Professional Award
        • Outstanding Mentor Award
        • Inclusive Excellence Award
        • Patrick Perfetto Volunteer of the Year Award
        • Session of the Year Award
      • Awards & Recognition Process
      • Scholarships
      • ACCED-I 2026 Award Recipients
    • Affiliates
    • Contact Us