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 RECIPIENT
- 2025 - April Bender
- 2024 - Ross and Angie Luengen
- 2023 - Lori Haley
- 2022 - Debbie White and 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
