Friend of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: - To be awarded to the GSMDCA member who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and altruism contributing to the welfare of the GSMD (in the United States). By way of example and not by way of limitation, consideration should be given to involvement and contribution on behalf of breed education, mentorship, rescue, health, and similar efforts for the benefit of the breed and its owners.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must be current member in good standing with GSMDCA
Method of Selection
- Nominations will be collected on an ongoing basis throughout the year and may be submitted through gsmdca.org or by email to boardgsmdca@gmail.com.
- As nominations are received they will be posted on the GSMDCA Facebook page. All nominations received will be compiled and become the final considered candidates for the Friend of the Swissy Award.
- Nominations will be considered on calendar year basis. Any volunteer work done in the current calendar year will be rolled over to next year’s nomination pool.
- The Board may request additional information from the nominators and will not discuss the merits of any nominations until after the deadline. Voting will be conducted by secret ballot of the Board of Directors. Results will be provided to the Awards Chair and remain confidential for announcement at the awards banquet at the National Specialty.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2023 - Lori Haley
2022 - Debbie White & Eric Showalter
2021 - Martha Tubman
2020 - Leslie Gillette
2019 - Lesley Fisher
2018 - Allison Allen
2017 - Kim Woollard
2016 - Cheryl Gerzabek
2015 - Kelly Nevin Lovley
2014 - Tracy Brainard
2013 - Brian Ruppert
2012 - Catherine Cooper
2011 - Melissa Jarriel
2010 - Ann Hansen
2009 - Mary Jo Rasmussen
2008 - Alison Burns Woods
2007 - George Saxon
2006 - Bunty Volls
2005 - Pat Saxon & Donna Walker
2004 - Lisa Simonsen
2003 - Sandi Snyder
2002 - Michael Garvey
2001 - Lori Price
2000 - Sharyl Mayhew
1999 - Margaret McKee
1998 - Karen Conant
1997 - Terry Mehle
1996 - Tommy Curtis
1995 - Howard & Gretel Summons