A Square D has honored six people over the years for their contributions to Square Dancing. They were given an honorary plaque or an A Square D badge to commemorate the occasion.

1. BOB OSGOOD a square dance caller that guided the founding of Sets in Order Magazine, Legacy, and CallerLab. He also supported the development of Round Dancing. He has been referred to as one of the most distinctive leaders in Square Dancing. They say that Lloyd “Pappy” Shaw ignited the interest in Western Square Dancing, but it was Bob Osgood that helped propel it into a national pastime. He also helped found A Square D and will be a featured speaker at the 50th National Square Dance Convention Press Breakfast in 2001.

2. RALPH MAXHEIMER a square dance caller that supported the formation of A Square D. Ralph was known as an excellent organizer. He called at the first National Square Dance Convention in Riverside in 1952 and many other conventions.

3. FENTON “JONSEY” JONES another pioneer and colorful caller that was loved by thousands of students that he taught to square dance. Interestingly he learned to call before he actually square danced. Jones also worked in western movies as a square dance caller and advisor.

4. LOUIS & EMA RUMBAUGH founded the OPEN SQUARES and printed the first GRAPEVINE for A Square D. Actually, Ema started Open Squares and Louis became involved when he retired. They were long time supporters of Square Dancing and A Square D.

5. CHARLIE PRIDE sang the national anthem at the 1976 National Square Dance Convention in Anaheim wearing his honorary A Square D badge.