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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
Are you a past award honoree? If yes, send us an email... We'd love to add a photo to honor your accomplishments.

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 Cheryl Calm (Club Secretary) at calmbouv@gmail.com.
Questions or feedback? Contact a Committee or the Officers & Board of Directors directly.
All photos, illustrations, charts, articles or content may not be reproduced without the express permission of the ABdFC and the photographer.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
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    • Constitution & By-Laws
    • Contact Us
    • Membership Info
    • Officers & Board of Directors
    • Club Officer History
    • Partner Organizations
    • President's Message
  • Bouvier Info
    • Get to Know the Bouvier
    • AKC Breed Standard
    • Articles of Interest >
      • A Farmer's Dog
      • Function and Purpose of the Bouvier
      • Diet Associated Dilated Cardiomyopathy
      • Canine Hemangiosarcoma Cells
      • Getting the Edge – The Owner/Handler
      • Makin' It Look Easy - The All-Breed Handler
      • Taking it to the Next Level - The Making of a Special's Dog
      • Losing is Only Fun if You're Dieting
      • Why I Love Herding
    • Find a Bouvier
    • Beginners Guide to the Bouvier >
      • Beginner's Guide to the Bouvier
      • How to Read a Pedigree
      • How to Select a Breeder
      • Selecting Your Bouvier Puppy
      • What About a Rescue Dog?
    • Judges Education
    • Breeder Judges & Mentors
    • Position on cross-breeding bouviers
  • Events & News
    • National Specialty
    • Upcoming Events & News
    • Past National Specialties >
      • 2018 Specialty Results
  • Programs
    • Futurity
    • Multi-Level Performance
    • Outstanding Sportsmanship
    • Owner/Handler and Owner/ Breeder/ Handler
    • Register of Merit (ROM) >
      • ROM: Program Info
      • ROM: Sires and Dams by Rank
      • ROM: Sires and Dams in Alphabetical Order
    • Top 20 Bouviers >
      • Top 20: Annual Celebration
      • Top 20: Breeder Honor Roll
      • Top 20: Conformation Program
      • Top 20: Conformation Winners
      • Top 20: Performance Program
    • Versatile Bouvier >
      • Versatile Bouvier Program Information
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 2015-2024
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    • Volunteer of the Year
  • Statistics
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        • Best in Show/Group 2022
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        • Junior Handler - 2022
    • Performance Statistics Archive >
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      • 2021 >
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