Through the generosity of corporate sponsors, DWAA is proud to announce the 2007 Writing Competition Special Awards Winners

 

AKC - Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award
Eligible: Regularly-published newspaper and/or magazine columns
Criteria: Consistently uses public platform to educate pet owners about responsible dog ownership.
Submission to be a portfolio of columns published 9/1/06-9/30/07 (at least one must be regular entry).
Award: $1,000.00

Winner: Sarah Ferrell

AKC - Canine Health Foundation Research Communication Award
Eligible: All media
Criteria: Best informs the public about canine health research, to 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.
Award: $1,000.00

Winner: Dr. Caroline Coile

Morris Animal Foundation Advances in Canine Veterinary Medicine Award
Eligible: Newspaper articles or columns, excluding syndicated veterinarians' columns
Criteria: Best informs the public about cutting-edge advances in veterinary medicine for dogs, based on
clarity, accuracy and topic originality.
Award: $1,000.00

Winner: Mathew Schenker

Eukanuba Canine Health Award
Eligible: Articles and books
Criteria: Best promotes the health and well-being of dogs, based on accuracy, clear writing, and
representation of a fresh view of canine health (i.e., nutrition, veterinary care, etc.)
Award: $750.00

Winner: Dr. Karen Halligen

Westminster Kennel Club Angel On A Leash Award
Eligible: Newspaper or magazine articles, television news features, Internet features
Criteria: For the best story focusing on the impact of the use of therapy dogs in any of the following
applications: health care facilities, schools, rehabilitation, hospice, extended care, correctional
facilities, or crisis intervention. This award is in honor of Angel On A Leash, a therapy dog program
in cities across the country.
Award: $500.00 + $350.00 travel stipend if winner attends the awards banquet on 2/10/08.

Winner: Rebecca Wallick

ASPCA Humane Issues Award
Eligible: All media
Criteria: Best illuminates one of the following aspects of the ASPCA mission: Pet overpopulation,
humane education, shelter adoptions, or the prevention of cruelty, with preference given to a
substantive entry that exhibits the highest level of professionalism in its execution.
Award: $500.00 + up to $350.00 travel stipend if winner attends the awards banquet on 2/10/08.

Winner: Bardi McLennan

Hartz Mountain Health Care "Doggie Glamour" Award
Eligible: All media
Criteria: Highest quality entry on the topic of canine skin, coat, and dental care.
Award: $500.00 + $350.00 travel stipend if winner attends the awards banquet on 2/10/08.

Winner: Elaine Gewirtz

Hartz Mountain "Joint Maintenance" Senior Dog Award
Eligible: All media
Criteria: Highest quality entry on the topic of senior dogs
Award: $500.00 + $350.00 travel stipend if winner attends the awards banquet on 2/10/08.

Winner: Diane Morgan

Hartz Mountain "Milk Replacement" Puppy Award
Eligible: Articles or Single Radio/TV Broadcasts
Criteria: Best entry on the topic of puppies
Award: $500.00 + $350.00 travel stipend if winner attends the awards banquet on 2/10/08.

Winner: Dr. Chris Zink

Merial Human-Animal Bond Award
Eligible: All media
Criteria: Best highlights the special bond between people and their treasured pets, promoting the
strengthening of this bond and highlighting the special relationship between a dog and its owner,
as well as between dogs and veterinarians.
Award: $500.00 + $250.00 travel stipend if winner attends the awards banquet on 2/10/08.

Winner: Jane Killian

Wiley/Ellsworth S. Howell Award
Eligible: Articles
Criteria: Best writing on judging, exhibiting, dog-show reporting, or any other aspect of conformation
showing.
Award: $500.00
Winner: Nikki Riggsbie

North Shore Animal League America Award
Eligible: All media
Criteria: "Best supports the missions of the League's program, encouraging spay/neuter initiatives
as a way of reducing unwanted births and pet euthanasia rates; focus can be on community-wide programs
or individual responsibility of pet owners."
Award: $500.00

Winner: Deborah Wood

AKC Club Publication Excellence Award
Eligible: All AKC-affiliated club publications
Criteria: Best national, regional or local club publication
Award: $500.00

Winner: Sheila Dolan

Petaholica.com/Dogfessions.com Personal Dog Memoir Award
Eligible: Articles and series in all media
Criteria: Best article or series with a strong personal theme
Award: $500.00

Winner: Kim Thornton

Ottawa Kennel Club/Bob Cole Award for Educational Writing
Eligible: Newspaper, magazine and club publication articles 
Criteria: Offered for the article best illustrating either the fine points of a single breed or particular
aspects of structure and movement in general, accurately informing and educating dog breeders
and the general public.
Award: $350.00

Winner: E.M. & Patricia Gilbert

DWAA Junior Writer Award
Eligible: Writers under 18 years of age
Criteria:To recognize and encourage young writers who exhibit talent, resourcefulness, dedication,
and integrity in their writing about dogs and dog-related topics.
Award: $250.00

Winner: Jocelyn Brody

Pet Sitters International First-Canine Award
Eligible: Articles
Criteria: Best humorous article
Award: $250.00

Winner: Gina Mirealt

WCFO Excellence in Canine Freestyle Media Award
Eligible: All media
Criteria: Best work on the sport of canine freestyle
Award: $150.00

Winner: Lisa Jung

SPECIAL AWARDS NOT REQUIRING APPLICATION OR ADDITIONAL FEE:

AKC Distinguished Service Award
Honoring extraordinary achievement and communications excellence, the award, chosen by DWAA,
recognizes the person who, by word, deed, exemplary conduct, publication communication and
professional excellence, promotes the best interest of the sport of dogs.
Award: $1,000.00

Winner: Kim Townsend

Pro Plan President's Award
Chosen by the President of DWAA from all winners of individual categories.
Award: $750.00

Winner: Mordecai Siegal

Dogwise Best Book Award
Offered to the author of the best book, chosen by DWAA from the winners of all book categories
Award: $350.00

Winner: Jane Mahlow