Extraordinary DOBERMANS 2008 SERVICE Awards
As part of the 2008 Centennial Celebration we would like to honor those extraordinary Dobermans who have made a difference in the lives of so many people.
These honorees are our special companions, our unsung heroes, our family, our friends and guardians. They are the unrecognized champions of our lives who work daily by our sides accomplishing extraordinary feats where others might have failed.
The Service Awards Committee invites nominations for the 2008 Doberman Service Awards. The nomination deadline is August 1, 2008. Finalists will be chosen based on the criteria outlined below. Our winners will be honored on October 16, 2008, at the DPCA nationals during the Centennial Celebration.
If you know an extraordinary Doberman, we encourage you to recognize that Doberman by filling out the nomination form and emailing it to serviceawards@cox.net
Click here to download the PDF nomination form.
Criteria for DPCA Extraordinary Doberman Awards
Search and Rescue Dogs:
· Actively working at the time of nomination
· Certified through a recognized organization (SAR team, national organization, etc.)*
· Minimum 3 references
Therapy Dogs:
· Actively working at the time of nomination
· Certified through a recognized therapy dog organization*
· Minimum 3 references
Law Enforcement:
· Actively working at the time of nomination
· Working with a recognized Law Enforcement Entity*
Assistance/Service Dog:
· Actively working at the time of nomination
· Organizational or state certification*
· Minimum 1 year working
· Perform a minimum of 3 significant tasks
Everyday Hero:
· Canine has performed a heroic act within the past five years
Public Safety/Service:
· Actively working at the time of nomination
· Performs a specialized skill or service
Accomplishment by a Rescue Doberman:
· Alive at time of nomination
· A rescued/re-homed Doberman
· Documentation of significant achievement