Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) award honors students who have overcome adversity to graduate high school and move their lives in positive directions. These students are often overlooked for their accomplishments and can serve as powerful examples to all students that hard work and perseverance do pay off.

Additionally, winners of the district-level competitions are then eligible to be recognized at the National level, which awards a $15,000 scholarship to the winning student. The National award is presented at national convention with an all-expense paid trip to convention for the student and their parents/guardians.