AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence

ACE Awards 2009

The AKC Humane Fund is accepting nominations for its 2009 Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). To qualify, the purebred dog must be AKC registered or an AKC recognized breed, and have performed some exemplary act, whether large or seemingly small that has significantly benefited a community or individual. One award will be given in each of the following five categories: Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Therapy, Service, and Companion Dog. When appropriate, dogs earning honorable mention will be cited.

Each of the five honorees will receive a cash award of $1,000 and an engraved sterling silver medallion, which they will receive at a special presentation ceremony at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California in December 2009. In addition, the names of the five recipients will be engraved on the ACE Awards plaque that is on permanent display in the AKC Headquarters in New York City. Dogs receiving honorable mention will be awarded an engraved bronze medallion. All entrants will receive an ACE Certificate of Recognition in acknowledgement of their nomination.

Anyone can nominate a dog. The owner of the dog is permitted to submit the nomination for his/her own dog. All submissions for The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence for the year 2009 must include the following:

• A non-returnable, clear, color photograph of the dog – no scans please.
• A 500-word-or-less description of how the dog has demonstrated excellence.
• Dog’s call name, registered name if applicable, breed, age and sex.
• Owner’s/Nominator’s name(s), address and phone number. E-mail address if available.

Deadline for applications is June 30, 2009

Submit all information to:
  Ronald N. Rella – ACE Awards 2009
  The AKC Humane Fund
  260 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
  New York, NY 10016