Tell Us Why Your Dog Is Special
At the 2009 WGSDCA National Show, we will be presenting awards to some special dogs. It is time to nominate dogs for these awards. We hope each of you will participate in nominating dogs for the categories that are listed. We are sure there are some worthy dogs out there that may be going unnoticed that should be getting an award for all that they do. We also have a special essay contest for children. Nominations must be returned to the Committee Chairperson by June 25. The committee will review each entry for inclusion in the proper category. The entire membership will vote on the winners. Ballots will be included with the July newsletter and will be due back July 31. Winners will be announced at the National Show Awards Banquet. Time is short so send in your nominations.
SIRIUS AWARD
This is a lifetime achievement award. It is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. The achievements can be in a variety of areas in which a WGSD can excel such as service work, conformation, performance, working career, producing outstanding progeny, therapy work, etc. If a dog has excelled in more than one area, it should be included in a single nomination. The nominated dog must be retired or deceased. No dog may receive this award more than once. This is not an annual award. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. If multiple dogs qualify, only one dog will be the winner unless there is a tie vote and then multiple awards will be given. The record of the nominated dog should be verified and a brief explanation as to why this dog was outstanding should also be included.
PERFORMANCE DOG OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. This is an annual award and only one award per year will be presented. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie, more than one award will be presented. Nominations are for achievements earned for a time period of 12 months or less from the time nominations are announced. Nominations must include a dog's scores, awards, etc. in one or more of the
performance events. A brief explanation as to why this dog was outstanding should also be included.
PET OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners. This award cannot be given to the same dog more than once every three years. Nominations cannot be submitted for a dog that has been deceased for 13 months or more. The owner must explain why his/her pet is outstanding and deserving of this award. Examples should be included in the nomination. The owner can get assistance editing his/her entry without penalty. An owner may submit only one nomination for each qualifying pet.
WGSD HERO OF THE YEAR -TRAINED SERVICE DOG
This award is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. This category is open to all WGSDs who have been trained as service dogs in such endeavors as police or military work, search and rescue, detection work etc. Dogs trained in Schutzhund may be entered in this category depending on the circumstances of the nomination. Nominations may be submitted by anyone. This is not an annual award. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners. Accounts of the dog's record of service should be verified.
WGSD HERO OF THE YEAR - UNTRAINED (PET)
This award is open to White coated German Shepherd Dogs only. This category is open to all WGSDs who have NOT been trained specifically as a service dog in such endeavors as police or military work, search and rescue, detection work, etc. Dogs trained in Schutzhund may be entered in this category depending on the circumstances of the nomination. Nominations may be submitted by anyone. This is not an annual award. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. If there is a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners.
DOG OWNER OF TOMORROW ESSAY AWARD
Open to all children who are between 8 and 11 years of age. There are two categories with one award given in each. These are 8-9 years of age and 10-11 years of age. The parent or guardian must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America. The child must be of the qualifying age at the time entries are closed. The essay must be between 300 - 1,500 words. To ensure that the competition is fair, entries for each age will be judged separately. An award will be made for each of the two age categories that have qualifying entries. In the event of a tie in either or both of the age groups, more than one award will be presented. At the discretion of the Awards committee, Honorable Mention Awards may be presented. The topic for the 2009 DOG OWNER OF TOMORROW ESSAY is “Why My Dog is Special”.
WGSD GOOD WILL AMBASSADOR
At the 2009 WGSDCA National Show, we will be presenting awards to some special dogs. It is time to nominate dogs for these awards. We hope each of you will participate in nominating dogs for the categories that are listed. We are sure there are some worthy dogs out there that may be going unnoticed that should be getting an award for all that they do. We also have a special essay contest for children. Nominations must be returned to the Committee Chairperson by June 25. The committee will review each entry for inclusion in the proper category. The entire membership will vote on the winners. Ballots will be included with the July newsletter and will be due back July 31. Winners will be announced at the National Show Awards Banquet. Time is short so send in your nominations.
SIRIUS AWARD
This is a lifetime achievement award. It is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. The achievements can be in a variety of areas in which a WGSD can excel such as service work, conformation, performance, working career, producing outstanding progeny, therapy work, etc. If a dog has excelled in more than one area, it should be included in a single nomination. The nominated dog must be retired or deceased. No dog may receive this award more than once. This is not an annual award. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. If multiple dogs qualify, only one dog will be the winner unless there is a tie vote and then multiple awards will be given. The record of the nominated dog should be verified and a brief explanation as to why this dog was outstanding should also be included.
PERFORMANCE DOG OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. This is an annual award and only one award per year will be presented. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie, more than one award will be presented. Nominations are for achievements earned for a time period of 12 months or less from the time nominations are announced. Nominations must include a dog's scores, awards, etc. in one or more of the
performance events. A brief explanation as to why this dog was outstanding should also be included.
PET OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners. This award cannot be given to the same dog more than once every three years. Nominations cannot be submitted for a dog that has been deceased for 13 months or more. The owner must explain why his/her pet is outstanding and deserving of this award. Examples should be included in the nomination. The owner can get assistance editing his/her entry without penalty. An owner may submit only one nomination for each qualifying pet.
WGSD HERO OF THE YEAR -TRAINED SERVICE DOG
This award is open to white coated German Shepherd Dogs only. This category is open to all WGSDs who have been trained as service dogs in such endeavors as police or military work, search and rescue, detection work etc. Dogs trained in Schutzhund may be entered in this category depending on the circumstances of the nomination. Nominations may be submitted by anyone. This is not an annual award. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners. Accounts of the dog's record of service should be verified.
WGSD HERO OF THE YEAR - UNTRAINED (PET)
This award is open to White coated German Shepherd Dogs only. This category is open to all WGSDs who have NOT been trained specifically as a service dog in such endeavors as police or military work, search and rescue, detection work, etc. Dogs trained in Schutzhund may be entered in this category depending on the circumstances of the nomination. Nominations may be submitted by anyone. This is not an annual award. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. If there is a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners.
DOG OWNER OF TOMORROW ESSAY AWARD
Open to all children who are between 8 and 11 years of age. There are two categories with one award given in each. These are 8-9 years of age and 10-11 years of age. The parent or guardian must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America. The child must be of the qualifying age at the time entries are closed. The essay must be between 300 - 1,500 words. To ensure that the competition is fair, entries for each age will be judged separately. An award will be made for each of the two age categories that have qualifying entries. In the event of a tie in either or both of the age groups, more than one award will be presented. At the discretion of the Awards committee, Honorable Mention Awards may be presented. The topic for the 2009 DOG OWNER OF TOMORROW ESSAY is “Why My Dog is Special”.
WGSD GOOD WILL AMBASSADOR
This award is open to White coated German Shepherd Dogs only. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners. Nominations cannot be submitted for a dog that has been deceased for 13 months or more. This award is for dogs that perform service to humanity in a special way such as working in nursing homes, hospitals and schools. The work the dog does must be with the community. The owner must explain why his/her pet is outstanding and deserving of this award. Examples should be included in the nomination.
STOCK DOG OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to German Shepherd Dogs with a white parent or grandparent or who have produced white offspring. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. This is an annual award and only one award per year will be presented. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie, more than one award will be presented. Nominations are for achievements earned for a time period of 12 months or less from the time nominations are announced. Nominations must include how this stock dog has helped the white coated GSD. This may include producing white puppies,
competing in conformation or performance events or any other achievement that has contributed to the white coated GSD.
PERFORMANCE STOCK DOG OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to German Shepherd Dogs with a white parent or grandparent or who have produced white offspring. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. This is an annual award and only one award per year will be presented. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie, more than one award will be presented. Nominations are for achievements earned for a time period of 12 months or less from the time nominations are announced. Nominations must include a dog's scores, awards, etc. in one or more of the performance events. A brief explanation as to why
this dog was outstanding should also be included.
STOCK DOG PET OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to German Shepherd Dogs with a white parent or grandparent or who have produced white offspring. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners. This award cannot be given to the same dog more than once every three years. Nominations cannot be submitted for a dog that has been deceased for 13 months or more. The owner must explain why his/her pet is outstanding and deserving of this award. Examples should be included in the nomination. The owner can get assistance editing his/her entry without penalty. An owner may submit only one nomination for each qualifying pet.
STOCK DOG OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to German Shepherd Dogs with a white parent or grandparent or who have produced white offspring. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. This is an annual award and only one award per year will be presented. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie, more than one award will be presented. Nominations are for achievements earned for a time period of 12 months or less from the time nominations are announced. Nominations must include how this stock dog has helped the white coated GSD. This may include producing white puppies,
competing in conformation or performance events or any other achievement that has contributed to the white coated GSD.
PERFORMANCE STOCK DOG OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to German Shepherd Dogs with a white parent or grandparent or who have produced white offspring. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. This is an annual award and only one award per year will be presented. If no dog qualifies, the award will be withheld. In the event of a tie, more than one award will be presented. Nominations are for achievements earned for a time period of 12 months or less from the time nominations are announced. Nominations must include a dog's scores, awards, etc. in one or more of the performance events. A brief explanation as to why
this dog was outstanding should also be included.
STOCK DOG PET OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is open to German Shepherd Dogs with a white parent or grandparent or who have produced white offspring. The owner must be a member of the White German Shepherd Dog Club of America at the time of submission. In the event of a tie vote, the award will be presented to each of the winners. This award cannot be given to the same dog more than once every three years. Nominations cannot be submitted for a dog that has been deceased for 13 months or more. The owner must explain why his/her pet is outstanding and deserving of this award. Examples should be included in the nomination. The owner can get assistance editing his/her entry without penalty. An owner may submit only one nomination for each qualifying pet.
NOMINATE YOUR CHOICE FOR EACH CATEGORY NOW!
These nominations and essays are due by June 25, 2009!!!
Please send them to: Jenni Muehlbauer at
kyaecho@msn.com or
20187 Naples Street NE
Cedar, MN 55011
You can mail or email your nominations and voting will be available by email or regular mail.
These nominations and essays are due by June 25, 2009!!!
Please send them to: Jenni Muehlbauer at
kyaecho@msn.com or
20187 Naples Street NE
Cedar, MN 55011
You can mail or email your nominations and voting will be available by email or regular mail.
