This award is bestowed on an individual within their first 5 years of ACL membership who has demonstrated exceptional passion for the mission of the Association through volunteer service on a standing team, noteworthy participation in a special project, or other outstanding service to ACL.
2023 – Kari Siders
Kari Siders has been a member of ACL since 2019. Kari has plunged into ACL with both feet having served on not one, but two Conference Planning Teams (2021 and 2023 when Cedarville University hosted). She also helped with the Whova details for the virtual portion of the 2022 Conference. In addition, she initiated and is the convener for the new Management and Supervision Interest Group. Kari is a gifted administrator and has contributed greatly to key areas of ACL in the last 3 years with a cheerful spirit.
Spirit of ACL Award
The Spirit of ACL Award may be awarded annually by the Board of Directors. This award is bestowed on an individual within their first 5 years of ACL membership who has demonstrated exceptional passion for the mission of the Association through volunteer service on a standing team, noteworthy participation in a special project, or other outstanding service to ACL. The Executive Director will solicit nominations from Team Leaders; however, any ACL member may submit a nomination. Nominations should be submitted to the Executive Director no later than March 15 for presentation at the annual conference.
2023 DEADLINE: March 15, 2023
Past Spirit of ACL Awards Recipients
2022 – Nathanael Davis
2021 – Julie Sweeney
2020 – Grace Andrews
2019 – Kellie Barbato
2018 – Bethany (Messersmith) Radcliffe
2016 – Elizabeth Fairall
2016 – Mary Tatro
2015 – Elizabeth Arjona