The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis. This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition who have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club’s discretion. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America, Inc. (SCWTCA) Recording Secretary will notify the AKC Director of Project Administration regarding SCWTCA’s recipient so that the recipient will be listed on the AKC web site.
Eligibility Requirements
- A nominee must be a current member, in good standing, with SCWTCA.
- A nominee should embody the AKC Code of Sportsmanship.
- A nominee should reflect those qualities which perpetuate a positive image of SCWTCA and its membership as well as the sport of purebred dogs.
- Nominations must be received by the SCWTCA Board on or before July 31, 2026
- There is no limit on the number of times a member may receive this award.
Award
AKC Medallion provided by the American Kennel Club, requested by the Corresponding Secretary.
Past Recipients:
2006 - Nancy Butler
2007 - Elena Landa
2008 - Karla Cohen
2009 - Emily Holden
2010 - Jan Van Ness
2011 - Betsy Geertson
2012 - Beverly Streicher
2013 - Pam Mandeville
2014 - Susan Ratliffe
2015 - Denise Daniel
2016 - Mary Yourich
2017 - Bonney Snyder
2018 - Kayce Healy
2021 - Dana Barton
2022 - Jill Miller
2023 - Tom Neil
2024 - Chuck Rodamer
2025 - Sandy Ross