Member Awards
Each year a select few CADA members are recognized for their outstanding achievements and service to the association. These awards are presented at the annual CADA Convention each spring.
Awards
Area Service Award
This award is presented to one individual from each area council for their overall contributions to their area. Past Winners.
Bob Burton Spirit Award
The Bob Burton Spirit Award is presented to one regular member (not a current area council member) from each area (A-G) for their exemplary leadership in the development of a positive culture and climate by making spirit work on their campus.The award is given through the area in which the nominee maintains business or membership. The nominee cannot be a current council member and will be given to one person, not to teams, partners or groups. Past Winners.
The Area H Bob Burton Award is presented to one activity director from Area H (convention attendees from outside California) for their exemplary leadership in the development of a positive culture and climate making spirit work on their school campus. Area H Lead will oversee the nomination and selection for this award and will submit the name of the award winner to CADA Central prior to the convention. Past Winners.
Hall of Fame Award
The Hall of Fame recognition honors up to three individuals yearly who have a record of outstanding contributions and service to the CADA organization and its members. The recipients must hold a regular or life membership. Current members of the CADA State Board are ineligible for this award. Hall of Fame.
Harry Bettencourt Character Award
The Harry Bettencourt Character Award recipient has distinguished themselves by their exemplary character and service to the organization. This award recognizes a regular or life member of exceptional character, integrity and kindness who has contributed significantly to the leadership development of students, teachers, and/or administrators. The recipient demonstrates a welcoming, open spirit with an emphasis on empathy, humor, and selflessness. The goal of this award is to highlight the dedicated individuals who continue to give, without recognition, throughout their careers.
One winner will be chosen by each Area Council (A-G) and be submitted to the President and the Executive Director by the Area Coordinator no later than the Winter Board Meeting. Board members serving on the CADA Board are ineligible to receive the award during their tenure. Harry Bettencourt.
Honorary Lifetime Award
Honorary Life membership is awarded to no more than three individuals who are ineligible for regular CADA membership. Recipients should have displayed a genuine interest in student activities and provided invaluable service to the State organization and its members. Honorary Lifetime Members.
Jack Moore Award
The Jack Moore award, named after CADA’s first president, is presented annually at the state convention for lifetime achievement and outstanding contributions to the organization and its members. Past Winners.
Legislator of the Year Award
The Legislator of the Year Award is presented to a California State Legislator who is committed to maintaining and improving the lives of students and has a record of positive support of schools and student activities.
Warren Shull Award
The winner of the Warren Shull has distinguished himself/herself at all three levels of activities: national, state, and local. The recipient must come from a National Association of Student Council member school at the time their name is entered into consideration for regional and national recognition. Past Winners.
Earl Reum Award
The Earl Reum award is given to an individual for outstanding work in the training and mentoring of student activity advisors. The recipient must be a member or become a member when selected of the National Association of Workshop Directors, at the time their name is entered into consideration for regional and national recognition. Past Winners.
Outstanding Leadership Program Award
The Outstanding Leadership Program Award recognizes schools in California with outstanding leadership programs that support and encompass the CADA/CASL Roadmap to Positive School Culture & Climate and CASL Mission Statement. Past Winners.