AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
Beginning in 2007, AKC provides each member club with one AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship medallion per year. This annual award may by presented by the club to one member in good standing with the AKC, in recognition of outstanding sportsmanship. AKC will list winners of this award on its website and in various publications.
Individuals nominated shall be an SCOA member in good standing who is to be recognized for providing outstanding service to the Club.
Criteria for nominees includes:
Individuals nominated shall be an SCOA member in good standing who is to be recognized for providing outstanding service to the Club.
Criteria for nominees includes:
- leadership within the club as demonstrated by solid contributions to committees, events, or other activities that support the mission of the club.
- outstanding support of Club activities and direction.
Recipients:
2007 - Lesley Brabyn - (first time it is awarded)
2008 - The entire Health & Genetics Committee
2009 - Mary Beth Rogers
2010 - Katie Souder
2011 - Sharon Walls
2012 - Carol Fisher
2013 - Tom Cigolle
2014 - Sue Meier
2015 – Maryann Lillemo
2016 - LeaAnne Broseus
2017 - no award given according to AKC
2018 - Jeannette Ringer
2019 - Jes Dixon, Michelle Ridenour, Danielle Rubin
2020 - Debbie Ann Heckeroth
2021 - Warren Cook
2022- Tom Cigolle
2023- Katie Souder
2007 - Lesley Brabyn - (first time it is awarded)
2008 - The entire Health & Genetics Committee
2009 - Mary Beth Rogers
2010 - Katie Souder
2011 - Sharon Walls
2012 - Carol Fisher
2013 - Tom Cigolle
2014 - Sue Meier
2015 – Maryann Lillemo
2016 - LeaAnne Broseus
2017 - no award given according to AKC
2018 - Jeannette Ringer
2019 - Jes Dixon, Michelle Ridenour, Danielle Rubin
2020 - Debbie Ann Heckeroth
2021 - Warren Cook
2022- Tom Cigolle
2023- Katie Souder
Friend of the Saluki Award
Instituted in 2002, this award was presented to the member(s) who, over a period of time, has given selflessly, in many venues, not always for their own gain or benefit, and who has helped whenever and wherever needed. In January 2007, the Board voted to make this award eligible to the International saluki fancy and authorized creation of a committee to solicit nominations, review nominations and make a recommendation to the Board. This award is made prior to the Best of Breed Judging at the National Specialty.
Individuals nominated must meet one or more of the following criteria over a sustained period of time:
Individuals nominated must meet one or more of the following criteria over a sustained period of time:
- demonstrated dedication to the saluki
- active in local or regional breed or all breed clubs
- contributed to a better understanding of health issues
- contributed to an awareness of the legislative process and threats to saluki breeders and owners
Recipients:
2002 - Don Adams - (first time it is awarded)
2003 - Lorraine Lilley
2004 - Marjorie Seitz
2005 - Cloris Costigan
2006 - Jim Green
2007 - MaryJane Helder
2008 - Therese Smith
2009 - Mary Dee Sist, DVM
2010 - Carol Fisher
2011 - Cathy Chapman
2012 - Brian Duggan
2013 - Lin Hawkyard
2014 –Herb Wells
2015 – Jay and Donna Kappmeier
2016 - Stephanie Gamble
2017 - Kim Fountain
2018 - Joanne Klova
2019 - Gary Roush
2020 - Chris Klein, DVM
2021 - Judy Tantillo
2022- Sir Terence Clark
2023- Sharon Kinney
2002 - Don Adams - (first time it is awarded)
2003 - Lorraine Lilley
2004 - Marjorie Seitz
2005 - Cloris Costigan
2006 - Jim Green
2007 - MaryJane Helder
2008 - Therese Smith
2009 - Mary Dee Sist, DVM
2010 - Carol Fisher
2011 - Cathy Chapman
2012 - Brian Duggan
2013 - Lin Hawkyard
2014 –Herb Wells
2015 – Jay and Donna Kappmeier
2016 - Stephanie Gamble
2017 - Kim Fountain
2018 - Joanne Klova
2019 - Gary Roush
2020 - Chris Klein, DVM
2021 - Judy Tantillo
2022- Sir Terence Clark
2023- Sharon Kinney