AWARDS – DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS MARCH 1st 

• Margaret Poole Lifetime Achievement Award—To honor from time to time a person or team demonstrating a lifetime commitment to the GSMD breed and exemplary service to the GSMDCA. Nominees must have been active members in good standing of the GSMDCA for at least 15 years.
• Ambassador of the Breed Award—To recognize purebred Swissies demonstrating extraordinary accomplishments as working/service dogs, both perpetuating the breed’s historical purpose by example and through motivating others in the interest and pursuit of preserving the GSMDs working heritage. Nominees must be purebred GSMD.(Note: Titles may be considered but are not to define qualification for this award.)
• Friend of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog—Awarded to the individual who has done the most for the GSMD in the United States in the preceding year.
• Exemplary Junior Award— To honor an individual who has demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and dedication to the GSMD in the preceding year through participation in AKC’s Junior Handler Program (provide AKC Handler number on nomination) and various events or community service that has contributed to the welfare of the breed or the GSMDCA. Parent or guardian of the junior must be a member of the GSMDCA.
• AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award—To honor the individual who deserves special recognition that has made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and has been an active and valued member of the GSMDCA.