Honorary Membership

An Honour for Contributions in Canadian Mountaineering

Honorary Membership in the ACC was instituted in 1906 at the first meeting of the Club. The current form of this award is a special pin accompanied by a brass on wood plaque.

Honorary Membership is the highest recognition the Alpine Club of Canada offers for contributions to Canadian mountaineering and includes a life membership in the ACC. It is presented to individuals with a strong and sustained commitment to the Canadian mountain environment and Canadian mountaineering – recipients will have given outstanding service to the Canadian climbing community.

Award Eligibility and Contribution

In order to be eligible for ACC Honorary Membership, the nominee must:

have a strong and sustained commitment (20+ years) to the Canadian mountain environment and Canadian mountaineering
be acting on a voluntary basis or exceeding value of their remuneration
have contributed outstanding service to the Canadian climbing community in the following areas:

the advancement of Canadian mountaineering through exceptional activities in the Canadian mountain environment;
the promotion of mountain activities in Canada; and
the advancement of the goals and ideals of the ACC, as they are described in the Club's Constitution.

Membership in the ACC is not a requirement for consideration for the Honorary Membership.

Nomination Process

Nominations must be made

In writing via the Honorary Membership Form below
By a Club member
Before December 31 of the current year.

Approvals

The Awards Committee will review the nominations and submit its recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval.
Approval of a nomination requires not less than three-quarters of the voting members of the Board of Directors.
Award winners will be announced at the Club’s Annual General Meeting.