MEET THE AWARDEES
Discover their incredible stories, then join us for the 2024 Annual Benefit Gala to hear more!
The Climb of the Year Award: TBD
For pushing the limits of climbing, whether that is the grade or the most epic story—the redemption arc, the new frontier, or defying the odds.
This award is determined by public voting. Voting opens January 18.
The Changemaker Award: TBD
For the movers and shakers, the innovators, the loud voices, and the does. the people who, no matter the size of their platform, are making an outsized difference in shaping the future of our climbing community.
This award is determined by public voting. Voting opens January 18.
The Robert Hicks Bates Award: Matt Cornell
For outstanding accomplishment by a young climber
More information coming soon.
Heilprin Citation: Alison Osius
For exemplary service to the club
More information coming soon.
Honorary Membership: Kitty Calhoun and Geoff Tabin
Honorary membership is one of the highest awards the aac offers. it is given to individuals who have had a lasting and highly significant impact on the advancement of climbing craft.
More information coming soon.
The H. Adams Carter Literary Award: James Edward Mills
FOR EXCELLENCE IN CLIMBING LITERATURE
More information coming soon.
The Pinnacle Award: Stephanie Davis
FOR OUTSTANDING MOUNTAINEERING AND CLIMBING ACHIEVEMENTS
More information coming soon.
The Sowles Award: Roger Schaeli, Matteo Della Bordella, Thomas Huber, and Roberto Treu
More information coming soon.
The President's Award: Steven Swenson
More information coming soon.
American Alpine Club award winners will be honored with bespoke, sustainable, custom-made awards by metal artist Lisa Issenberg. Lisa is the owner and founder of the Ridgway, Colorado studio, Kiitellä, named after a Finnish word meaning to “thank, applaud, or praise.” Lisa has been providing custom awards for the American Alpine Club since 2013. Kiitellä’s process includes a mix of both handcraft and industrial techniques. To learn more, visit kiitella.com
To hear more from these awardees, join us for the 2024 Annual Benefit Gala, in Los Angeles, CA on April 27, 2024