ACME Awards and Kudos
2012 21st Century Best Practices Award
United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), presented for excellence in distance learning.
2012 Vial Award for Outstanding Performance by an Organization
CETF – California Emerging Technology Fund
2012 Vial Award for Outstanding Performance by an Individual – Executive Director: Deborah Brooks
CETF – California Emerging Technology Fund
2008 Innovative and Effective Model
WestEd – Report on Work-based Learning in California: Opportunities & Models for Expansion
2008 Innovative Strategy
Governor’s Career Technical Education Report to Legislature
2007 Best Model Program in California
CTE – Career Technical Education subcommittee of the Legislative Assembly
2006 Innovation Award for Educational Applications for Broadband
CENIC – Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California
2005 Exemplary Program
Alliance for Distance Education in California; recognition included ACME partner: the Orange County Animation Project.
“As a premier organization for the entire distance learning profession, we are honoring The ACME Network as a leader in the industry. The ACME Network has raised the bar of excellence and we are truly honored by The ACME Network’s contributions to the distance learning industry.” Dr. John G. Flores, Executive Director of United States Distance Learning Association.
“As the frameworks for Career Technical Education describe, the best programs give students a powerful, authentic education and an entry point into a rewarding career. For this reason, your program is the only program invited to testify to both the Work Group on Technical Education and the Select Committee on Bridging the Achievement Gap.” Senator Loni Hancock.
“The joint efforts of CENIC and ACME give students throughout the state access to regional Arts, Media and Entertainment college and career pathways that might not otherwise be available. . .ACME is an excellent example of the power of broadband access to contribute to a strong social and economic future for California.” Jim Dolgonas, President and CEO of CENIC.
For more on ACME’s recognition and awards, click here.
The George Lucas Educational Foundation produced “Learning from the Pros: Animation Students Link up with Professionals for Modern-Day Mentoring”
