Each entry in
each category is scrutinized by three judges. Each judge scores the
entries from 100 (perfect) to 0. The three scores are averaged to come up
with one score. The highest scoring entries in each category are the
nominees and the highest score is the Maxwell Award winner. The number of
nominees depends upon the judges’ scores. Any entry that has an over all
low score will not be nominated. Nominees are listed in alphabetical
order.Winners are marked with an *.
Newspaper: feature or
news story
Mary
Jasch, “Oh, the Weather Outside’s Delightful” NJ Herald
Lisa
Peterson, “Newtown’s Theresa Hundt to Judge” The Newtown Bee
Fran
Pennock Shaw, “Saying Goodbye” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal
*Joan
Lowell Smith, “The Cost of Care” The Star Ledger”
Newspaper: column
*Steve
Dale, “My Pet World” Tribune Media Services
Sharon
Pflaumer, “Pawprint” The Midweek
Amy D.
Shojai, “P’Etiquette” Herald Democrat
Newspaper:
editorial/essay/opinion
*Sherry
Carpenter, “Professor Takes Stance” Sunbury Daily Item
Sherry
Carpenter, “Fitness Programs for Fido” Sunbury Daily Item
Sherry
Carpenter, “Veterinarians Are Not Pit Bulls” Sunbury Daily Item
Magazine: all breed
*AKC Gazette
Dog Fancy
Dogs in Canada
Magazine: single breed
*Celebrating Greyhounds
Great
Scots
IG Times
Magazine: special
interest dog or all animal
*Dogs Dogs Dogs
Dog
Nose News
Just Terriers
Magazine: Yearbook
/annual/special publication
*AKC Gazette
“Dogs in Art”
Dogs
Annual in Canada
Labrador
Retriever Club 2002 Yearbook
Magazine: feature in
all breed magazine
*Janine
Adams, “When Cancer Strikes” The Bark
Gina
Mireault, “First Ladies” AKC Gazette
Deborah
Wood, “From Terrified to Terrific” AKC Gazette
Magazine: feature in a
single breed magazine
*Eve
Adamson, “Form Follows Function” Border Collies
Eve
Adamson, “Pug Perfection” Pugs
Joan B.
Guertin, “Preparing Puppies for Their New Homes” The 2002 Welsh Corgi
Annual
Susan
McCullough, “Rescuing Border Collies” Border Collies
Magazine: feature in a
special interest dog magazine
Eve
Adamson, “5 Tricks to Wow Your Friends” Tricks and Games
Nona
Kilgore Bauer, “Finding the Sporting Dog for You” Sporting Dogs
*Eva M.
Bernhard, “Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy” Retrievers Online
Sandra
Murray, “Home, Toxic Home” Just Terriers
Kim
Thornton, “The Power of Play” Tricks and Games
Magazine: feature in
all animal magazine
*William
Childress, “Bonnie’s Big Break” ASPCA Animal Watch
Karen
Commings, “Drawing the Line” ASPCA Animal Watch
Kristin
Mehus-Roe, “User Friendly Adoptions” ASPCA Animal Watch
Magazine: feature in
general interest magazine
Eve
Adamson, “Best in Show” National Geographic Kids
Patricia
Johnson, “Take a Second Look at the Label” North Carolina Pesticide
Update
Susan
McCullough, “Walk This Way” Family Circle
*Sue
Owens Wright, “Waddling in Dwight” Mystery Scene Magazine
Magazine: feature in
canine newspaper or newsletter
*Lorraine Houston, “Barry” Dogs Dogs Dogs
Erin Ann
Rouse, “Livestock Guarding Dog Program” Dog Nose News
Roxanne
Willems Snopek, “Raising a Well Mannered Dog” Dog Watch
Magazine: feature in
annual publication or other
Eve
Adamson, “16 Weeks to Socialization Success” DOGS USA
Arden
Moore, “Savvy Tips for Finding a Puppy” Puppies USA
Kim
Thornton, “Pound vs. Pedigree” Puppies USA
*Kim
Thornton, “Advances in Veterinary Medicine” DOGS USA
Magazine:
editorial/opinion/essay
Wendy
Anderson, “A Greyt Experience” Dog Fancy
Cynthia
Branigan, “Dog Tired” Celebrating Greyhounds
*Betsy
Stowe, “Dog Days” Meow
Magazine: regular
column
Doug
Cass, “Keeping it Together: The French Bullytin
Jean
Donaldson, “Behavior” Dogs in Canada
Debra
Eldredge, DVM, “Health Matters” Dogs in Review
*Michael
Rosser, “The Dog in Art” The French Bullytin
Magazine: subject
related series
Donna
Lehmann, “Dangerous Dogs” Dog Nose News
Nikki
Moustaki, “Pawsitive Placement” Dog Fancy
Robbie
Pattison, “Conformation 101” Dogs in Canada
*C. A.
Sharp, “When Worlds Collide” Double Helix Network News
Internet: feature
*Carol
D. Hawke, “Leaving the Stone Age Behind” Canine Chronicle
Laurie
Leach, “The Truth About Dog Breeds: The Standard Poodle”
laughingdogpress.com
Mordecai
Siegal, “Dogs, Divas and Delights” goodnewsforpets.com
Internet: regular
column
*Mordecai Seigal, “The View from Mordecai Seigal” goodnewsforpets.com
Short Fiction
Elizabeth M. Jarrell, “Things to Do With Your Dogs” Front & Finish
Elizabeth M. Jarrell, “Angel Eyes” Front & Finish
*Gina
Mireault, “Illusions” AKC Gazette
Poetry
*Ned
Bratspis, “Color Golden” Golden Tales
Joseph
Harvill, “Morning Prayers” Great Scots
Lee
Netzler, “A Villanelle for Rusty” The Bagpiper
National Club:
magazine format
The Australian Shepherd
Journal
United States Australian Shepherd Association
*The Courier
Portuguese Water Dog Club of America
German Shepherd Dog
Review
German Shepherd Dog Club of America
National Club:
newsletter format
Focus
Irish Wolfhound
Foundation
*Komondor Komments
Komondor Club of America
Safehands
International
Association of Canine Professionals
National Club:
magazine: feature
Diane
Castle, DVM, “Living With Degenerative Myelopathy” German Shepherd Dog
Review
*Rue
Chagoll, “Daddy’s Really Not Coming Home Anymore?” Golden Retriever
News
Paula
Muehlbauer, “The White Paper” German Shepherd Dog Review
National Club:
newsletter: feature
Jean
Donaldson, “Assessment and Treatment of Resource Guarding” APDT
Newsletter
Beverly
Hebert, “The Ubiquitous Labrador Retriever” APDT Newsletter
*Dr.
David Mathews, “The Return” The Fan Hitch
National Club:
magazine or newsletter: regular column
Anne
Hershey, “Tracking Field Notes” The Aussie Times
Terry
Long, “On Behavior” APDT Newsletter
*C. A.
Sharp, “Genetics” The Australian Shepherd Journal
National Club:
magazine or newsletter: subject related series
Joan B.
Guertin, “Lend Me Your Ears” Pembroke Welsh Corgi Newsletter
Sue
Sternberg, “Gimme Shelter” APDT Newsletter
*Carroll
H. Weiss, “About Dick Mason” The Spotter
Regional/Local Club:
magazine or newsletter
Dalliances
Mid-Florida Dalmatian Club
*Golden Tales
Rescue A Golden of Arizona
Pyr Tales
Dallas-Ft Worth Great Pyrenees Club
Regional/Local Club:
feature
*Gail
Chadwick, “Shelterwalking” Golden Tales
Debra
Eldredge, DVM, “Corgis do Calculus” The Corgi Cryer
Jude
Fulghum and Deb Orwig, “The Reward of Old Gold” Golden Tales
Regional/Local Club:
regular column
Dan
Bultman, “The Great Golden Gallery” Golden Tales (AZ)
*Rue
Chagoll, “Sit! Stay! Listen!” Golden Tales (NY)
Joyce
Hubler, “Reflections” Rescue A Golden (AZ)
Regional/Local Club:
subject related series
No
nominees
Photography: color
*Harry
Giglio, “Weimaraner” AKC Gazette
Diane
Lewis, “Afghan Hound” AKC Gazette
Karen
and Ian Stewart, “Jumping” AKC Gazette
Photography: black and
white
*Samarra
Khaja, cover photo, ASPCA Animal Watch
Ed
Presnall, “The First VST Dachshund” The Dachshund Club of America
Photography: series
Lisa
Croft-Elliott, “Garden Spotlight” Canine Chronicle
Trina
Koster, “Building the Bond” Dogs in Canada Annual
*Anne
Williams, “Camp Winnaribbon” The Sacramento Bee
Illustration/Painting
Heather
Horton, “A Lick and a Problem” Dogs in Canada
*Chet
Jezierski, “The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever” AKC Gazette
Max
Licht, “Priming Your Dog’s Immune System” Dogs in Canada
Illustration: series
*Lisa
Bilinski, “Conformation 101” Dogs in Canada
Poster or Special
Publication
*American Kennel Club, 2002 Annual Report
Pam
Tanzey, “AKC Judges Institute – Toy Breeds” AKC
Pam
Tanzey, “Award Certificate” Greater San Diego Basset Hound Club
Calendar
Kent and
Donna Dannen, “Golden Retrievers” (Browntrout Publishers)
Kent and
Donna Dannen, “Rottweillers” (Browntrout Publishers)
*Nutmeg
Portuguese Water Dog Club, Inc. “2003 Calendar”
Videotape
American
Kennel Club, “Your New Dog and You” (AKC)
Darlene
Arden, “Creatively Speaking: The Coppingers” (Comcast)
*Corally
Burmaster, “Puppy Kindergarten”
CD/DVD
*Lydia
Kelley, “Teamwork” (Top Dog Productions)
Broadcast Journalism
Steve
Dale, “Show #84” Animal Planet Radio
*Steve
Dale, “Show #74” Animal Planet Radio
Steve
Dale, “Show #64” Animal Planet Radio
Book: single breed
*Sheila
Webster Boneham, PhD “The Simple Guide to Labrador Retrievers” (TFH, 2003)
Sharon
Giese Damkaer, “Albert Staehle and Cover Boy Butch” (Polly Cocker Press,
2003)
Muriel
P. Lee, “The Official Book of the Sealyham Terrier” (Beaver’s Pond Press,
2003)
Book: single breed pet
guide
*Margaret Bonham, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Labrador Retrievers”
(Alpha, 2003)
Bardi
McLennan, “Irish Terrier” (Kennel Club Books, 2003)
Kim
Thornton, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beagles” (Alpha, 2002)
Book: general interest
American
Kennel Club, “DOGNY: America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs” (TFH,
2002)
Mary R.
Burch, PhD, “Wanted: Animal Volunteers” (Howell, 2003)
*Mike
Lingenfelter and David Frei, “The Angel by My Side” (Hay House, 2002)
Book: general
reference
*Amy
Fernandez, “Breeding as a Fine Art” (Ltd Editions Media, 2002)
Susan
McCullough, “Your New Dog” (Capital Books, 2003)
Diane
Morgan, “The Simple Guide to Choosing a Dog” (TFH, 2003)
Books: care and health
Debra
Eldredge, DVM, “Pills for Pets” (Citadel, 2003)
Jackie
Isabell, “Genetics: An Introduction for Dog Breeders” (Alpine, 2003)
*Amy D.
Shojai, “Complete Care for Your Aging Dog” (New American Library, 2003)
Book: training and
behavior
*Melissa
Alexander, “Click for Joy” (Sunshine Books, 2003)
Jacqueline Parkin, “Click! You’re on Canine Camera” (Alpine, 2003)
Ed
Presnall, “Mastering Variable Surface Tracking” (Dogwise, 2003)
Book: fiction
Susan
Conant, “The Dogfather” (Berkley Prime Crime, 2003)
Jere
Hoar, “The Hit” (Context Books, 2003)
*Annie
Smith, “Home Again” (Zebra Kensington, 2002)
Book: children’s
*D.
Caroline Coile, PhD., “How Smart is Your Dog?” (Sterling, 2003)
Marty
Crisp, “Everything Dog” (Northword Books for Young Readers, 2003)
Deborah
Turner and Diana Mohler, “How Willy Got his Wings” (Doral, 2003)
Book: under 100 pages
Margaret
Bonham, “Recreational Activities with Dogs” (Thompson Educational Direct,
2002)
*Carina
Beth MacDonald, “Raw Dog Food” (Dogwise, 2003)
2003 Special Winners
Nominations and Winners
The number of
nominees for each special award is dependant solely upon the judges’
scoring and opinions. Nominees are listed in alphabetical order (which has
no relationship to placement). Winners are marked with an *.
Howell Book House is
sponsoring the ELSWORTH S. HOWELL AWARD for the best article on judging,
exhibiting, dog-show reporting or any other aspect of conformation
showing. The award consists of a certificate and a $500 cash grant.
* Seymour Weiss, “Judging 101” Dog World
Jan 2003
Deborah Wood, “Westminster 2003” Canine
Chronicle March 2003
The Iams Company is offering the EUKANUBA CANINE HEALTH AWARD for the
article or book that best promotes the health and well-being of dogs.
Entries will be judged for accuracy, clear writing and the representation
of a fresh view of canine health (i.e., nutrition, veterinary care, etc.)
The award consists of a plaque and a $750 cash grant.
* Eve Adamson, “The Simple Guide to a
Healthy Dog” (TFH, 2002)
Darlene Arden, “Size Matters” Dog World
Oct 2002
Darlene Arden, “The Angell Memorial
Hospital Book of Wellness and Preventive Care for Dogs” (Contemporary
Books, 2003)
The DWAA is offering
the DWAA JUNIOR WRITER AWARD to writers under 18 years of age. The award
recognizes and encourages young writers who exhibit talent,
resourcefulness, dedication and integrity in their writing about dogs and
dog-related topics. The award consists of
a $250 cash grant and the Association's Maxwell Medallion.
* Jeannette Warner, “A Dream Come True” Canine Review
Aug 2003
The ASPCA is offering
the HUMANE ISSUES SPECIAL AWARD for the work which best illuminates one of
the following aspects of the ASPCA mission: pet overpopulation, humane
education, shelter adoptions or the prevention of cruelty. The award
consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant.
Gail Chadwick, “Shelter Walking” Golden Tales Oct 2002
* Jane
Musgrave, “Reality Check: Young Adult Dogs Flood Shelters” Dog Fancy
Feb 2003
Holly
Ocasio Rizzo, “Hoping for Homes” Dog Fancy Aug 2003
The American Kennel Club is offering AKC CLUB PUBLICATION EXCELLENCE
AWARD for the best article in a national, regional or local club
publication; magazine or newsletter format. The award consists of a
plaque and a $250 cash grant.
* Rue Chagoll, “Daddy’s Really Not Coming
Home Anymore?” Golden Retriever News Sept/Oct 2002
German Shepherd Dog Club of America and German Shepherd Dog
Review , “DOGNY Project Raises More Than $2 Million for SAR Groups”
German Shepherd Dog Review Dec 2002
Gail Parker, “In Therapy With Renegade and
Gail” Irish Setter Club of America Memo to Members, series Oct
2002, June 2003, Feb 2003
Merial is sponsoring
the MERIAL HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND AWARD for the work which best highlights the
special bond between people and their treasured pets. The winning work
should be an exceptional entry that highlights the unique relationship
between a dog and its owner, and best
brings to life the concept of the human-animal bond. The coveted award
consists of a $500 cash grant, plus $250 toward an airline ticket to
accept the award.
Suzanne Clothier, “Bones Would Rain from the Sky” (Warner
Books, 2002)
* Mike
Lingenfelter and David Frei, “The Angel by My Side” (Hay House Inc, 2002)
Pamela
Bauer Mueller, “Hello, Goodbye, I Love You” (Pinata Pub, 2003)
The World Canine Freestyle Organization is sponsoring an award for the
best print, radio, television or internet coverage of canine freestyle.
The award consists of a plaque and a $100 cash grant.
Margaret Bonham, “Recreational Activities with Dogs” (Thompson
Educational Direct, 2002)
* Verne
Foster, “Freestyle Rhythms: It’s My Dog’s Music” The Courier
Mar/Apr 2003
Off Lead offers $300
and a plaque to the author of the best training article.
Eve
Adamson, “Housetraining Handbook” Puppies USA 2003
Gina
Mireault, “The Versatitles” AKC Gazette April 2003
* Deborah Wood, “From Terrified to
Terrific” AKC Gazette April 2003
Radio Systems/Pet Safe
is offering a $500 award for the best training publication in book or
other bound form.
* Melissa
Alexander, “Click for Joy” (Sunshine Books, 2003)
Charles L.
Kramer, “Rally O: An Introduction to the Style of Rally Obedience (2003)
Ed
Presnall, “Mastering Variable Surface Tracking” (Dogwise, 2003)
The American Kennel
Club Canine Health Foundation is offering the AMERICAN
KENNEL CLUB CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION RESEARCH COMMUNICATION AWARD for the
work (all media and lengths are eligible) that best informs the public
about canine health research. Entries will be judged for clarity and
interpretation of complex science and its terminology, making research
principles and products understandable and immediately accessible to dog
owners and breeders. The award consists of a plaque and $1,000 cash.
* Eva M. Bernard, “Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy”
Retrievers Online Mar/Apr 2003
Amy D.
Shojai, “Complete Care for Your Aging Dog” (New American Library, 2003)
Kim
Campbell Thornton, “Advances in Veterinary Medicine” DOGS USA 2003
The DogRead list will
sponsor a $350 award, a plaque and a month of discussion on the DogRead
list (GREAT publicity) to the winner of the BEST BOOK. These will be
selected from the winners of the book categories.
* Mike
Lingenfelter and David Frei, “The Angel by My Side” (Hay House, 2003)
The HSUS Compassionate
Care Award, celebrating The HSUS’s (The Humane Society of the United
States) 50th anniversary (1954 – 2004), for the best print,
audio, or video work focusing on the humane treatment of dogs,
particularly those in animal shelter, animal rescue, animal
rehabilitation, or individual family settings. The winner will receive a
$750 cash award and a plaque.
Joseph
Harvill, “Inside the Rescue Phenomenon” Great Scots magazine
Sept/Oct 2002
Susan
McCullough, “Rescuing Bulldogs” Bulldogs (Popular Dogs, 2002)
* Jane
Musgrave, “Reality Check: Young Adult Dogs Flood Shelters” Dog Fancy
Feb 2003
Pedigree is sponsoring
the PEDIGREE PRESIDENT'S AWARD for the best entry among the Maxwell
winners, our very own "Best in Show." The award consists of a plaque and a
$750 cash grant. *Amy Fernandez for "Dog Breeding as a Fine Art"
The American Kennel Club offers the Distinguished Service Award to the
person for extraordinary achievement and communications excellence. To
recognize those who, by word, deed, exemplary conduct, public
communication and professional excellence promote the best interest of the
sport of dogs. The award consists of a plaque and a $500 cash grant.
*Pat Santi
