Outstanding Sportsmanship

The ABdFC Outstanding Sportsmanship award recognizes and honors an outstanding individual who makes a difference in the Sport of Purebred Dogs, embodies the American Kennel Club (AKC) Code of Sportsmanship and is an active and valued member of the Club.

Award Guidelines
Nominators include a brief paragraph indicating their reason for nomination. The nomination information will be shared with the membership to assist in their decision-making during voting on a ballot mailed to the membership.

Winners Announced
The award honoree is announced at the Annual Awards Banquet held each year at the National Specialty.

Download the Nomination Form

Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Nomination Form (PDF) - Revised 8/11/19

Past Honorees

Honoree List
2019: Jean Nocilly
2018: Bronwyn Bauer
2017: Judy Higgins Kasper
2016: No nominees
2015: Ann and Clare Schallert
2014: Nancy Eilks
2013: Doug and Michaelanne Johnson
2012: Sherrel Guichard-Thomas
2011: Susan Digiorno
2010: Ray Waterman (first recipient)

Photo Request
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Award Information

Submit a Nomination
Download the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Nomination Form (PDF) and return it to the Club Secretary.

Deadline
Nominations are due  by September 1.

Questions?
Contact the Club Secretary listed on the Officers & Board of Directors webpage.