The AKC Humane Fund honors the human-canine bond and wishes to express appreciation for the time-honored way in which dogs contribute meaningfully to our lives in so many ways. To this end, we created the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE).

To be recognized, the dog must be AKC-registered or an AKC recognized breed and have performed an exemplary act, large or small, that has significantly benefited a community or individual.

An award will be given every year in the following five categories:

• Law Enforcement
• Search and Rescue
• Therapy
• Service
• Exemplary Companion Dog

Honorees will receive:

• A cash reward of $1000
• An engraved sterling-silver collar medallion, presented at the AKC/Eukanuba national Championship
• Their names engraved on a plaque on permanent display at the American Kennel Club Library in New York City

Honorable mentions are given to those selected and will be awarded an engraved bronze medallion.

• Click here for a nomination form.
• Click to donate to the AKC Humane Fund