AWARDS – DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS MARCH 1st
This form is only for the below club awards. If you wish to submit a nomination for Friend of the Swissy or Exemplary Junior please utilize their specific nomination forms.
- 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.)
- 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.