Help Honor Camp Ondessonk’s Finest 

The Loyal Lodge of Ondessonk & Tekakwitha proudly continues its tradition of recognizing individuals who have rendered exceptional service to Camp Ondessonk, the Lodge, and their communities. Two special awards, the St. René Goupil Award and the St. Jean de Brébeuf Award, honor the dedication and hard work of outstanding members of our Camp Family. 

The St. René Goupil Award is presented to non-Lodge volunteers who have faithfully served Camp Ondessonk over the years, while the St. Jean de Brébeuf Award celebrates the long-standing contributions of outstanding Lodge members. 

We invite you to help us identify deserving recipients for these awards. Nominations for both honors are now open and will be accepted until November 29, 2024. The selected individuals will be recognized at the 2025 Gala Italiano March 1, 2025, at The Regency in O’Fallon, Illinois. 

If you know a Camp Friend who embodies the spirit of service and dedication, please submit a nomination using our online form. The awards committee will carefully review all submissions to select the 2025 honorees. 

For questions or to nominate someone directly, you can contact Whitney Strang at 618-695-2489 x114 or via email at whitney.strang@ondessonk.com. Let’s celebrate those who make Camp Ondessonk truly special!