The purpose of this award is to acknowledge and recognize exceptional contributions to the club by its individual members. It is expected that any nominee will have dedicated time and effort on behalf of the club that is well above and beyond the norm.
 

A candidate for the award may be nominated in writing by any club member. The executive will review all nominations and vote on whether or not to present the award at that time. When submitting a nomination, the candidate's exceptional service to the club must be described on the form, detailing why the nominee deserves special recognition. Nomination forms will be enclosed in the December issue of the Bernese Please Newsletter.
 

Members of the BMDCC Executive/Board of Directors may not be nominated while holding an active position with the club.
 

The awards, where possible, will be presented at the National Specialty.
 

Coral and David Denis – for more than 25 years of service to the club, holding various positions on the board of directors, organizing numerous events, and generously donating to fundraisers.
 

Lea Doane – for spending hundreds of hours rebuilding the club’s records database after it was accidentally destroyed, compiling data and producing three years of missing Records reports in a very timely manner.
 

Tracy Ricard – for demonstrating exceptional dedication to BMDCC Rescue, serving as the clubs first Rescue Chair and holding the position for 9 years.

Ron Smith – for creating and managing the BMDCC Records database for 25 Years (award announced in 2006, but presented in 2007).
 

Barb Gowan - for an exceptional effort managing and coordinating Bernese rescues in Ontario.
 

Chantal Therrien - for outstanding devotion to and involvement in Bernese rescue efforts in Quebec and the Ottawa region.