Connie Beckhardt Award

First presented in 1991, recipients of the Award should exhibit the qualities of a goodwill ambassador for the German Shepherd Dog. They must display exceptional qualities in mentoring and sharing their time and knowledge with others, and lead by example, demonstrating the best of sportsmanship and care of their German Shepherd Dogs. To learn more about this award and it’s past winners, click Read More.

Recipients of the Award must have integrity toward the Breed and the public, and be devoted to the welfare of all German Shepherd Dogs. Included in the definition of integrity are breeders who strive toward producing dogs with sound temperament, working ability, , OVC or SV “a” stamp certified hips and elbows, and good health.

Connie Beckhardt Award Selection Guidelines.

Member of the GSDCA for at least seven years.
Breeder of German Shepherd Dogs for at least seven years.
Breeder, on their own property, of three AKC German Shepherd Dog Champions
Breeder of one ROM.
Breeder of at least one GSD with a working title.

Nominations can come from members or regional clubs to the Awards Committee.

The following people have been presented this prestigious award:

YEAR	RECIPIENT
2023	Sheree Moses
2022	Mike and Sheila Metz
2021	Dawn VanDyken
2020	Cyndi Flautt
2019	Dan Dwier
2018	Nanci Nellis
2017	Kent Boyles
2016	Emily St Hilaire
2015	Cindy Bartley
2014	Nancy Harper Mulvaney
2013	Didier Ardoin
2012	Joe Bihari
2011	Dania Karloff
2010	Helen Miller Fisher
2009	Dick & Jean Whalen
2008	Barbara Williams
2007	Gail Sprock
2006	Lori Nickeson
2004	Karin Wagner
2003	Jane Kerner
2002	Charlotte Gilbert
2000	Frank & Carolyn Martello
1999	Doris Estabrook
1998	Mary Ellen Kish
1997	Joan Ortigara
1996	Dorothy Linn
1995	Fran & Joan Ford
1995	Martha & David Rinke
1994	Barbara Woelfel Lopez
1993	George & Virginia Collins
1992	Helen Sherlock & Pat Parsons
1991	Peggy Douglas

Connie Beckhardt Award

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