All ACPC member organizations have the opportunity to offer nominations to the Awards Committee through procedures provided by the Chair of the Awards Committee two months before the Spring Board Meeting. Please contact us with questions.
Founders Award
Annually presented to an individual who has consistently worked for the benefit and advancement of the ACPC, strengthening the organization, and has served with distinction on the Board of Directors, or one or more of the ACPC’s committees.
Cultural Achievement Award
Annually presented to an individual or a couple who has contributed significantly to spreading the knowledge of Polish Culture; its language, customs and traditions, literature, music, fine and graphic arts, performing arts, or cinematography. This award is open to members of Polonia who meet these criteria.
Distinguished Service Award
Annually presented to an individual or couple for outstanding achievement in serving their local Polish community or Polonia-at-large through educational efforts, community project execution, awareness and advocacy for Polonia-related civic and municipal causes, or sponsorship for Polonia-related historical initiatives. This award is open to members of Polonia who meet these criteria.
Lifetime Achievement Award
On appropriately special occasions the Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has consistently over an extended period of time generously contributed their time, talents, and treasure to the betterment of the Polish American community, enhancing its image, fostering its unity, and fulfilling its needs. This award is open to members of Polonia who meet these criteria.
Jan de Rosen Award
is presented on special occasions when an appropriate nominee is submitted in recognition of exemplary initiatives associated with Polish arts through painting, graphics, illustration, sculpture, architecture, design, ceramics, film, or mass media.