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The HSDAA “Doc” Joanne Baldwin Cardinal Award is an award given out  at the National Specialty to a Club member in good standing who best exemplifies the attributes of high character, unselfish attitude, is a positive role model, with unquestionable integrity, and a true sportsman. The club member so nominated does not need to be a full voting member nor do they need to be at the National to win this award.  By August 31 of each year, the Board shall appoint a  committee consisting of all prior recipients of the award to consider the nominations and recommend a recipient for this award  Any Club member in good standing may nominate any other Club member for this award by sending its recommendation to the Board on the form so designated, by September 15.  After reviewing the merits of each nomination, the Committee shall make its selection for that year’s award and notify  the Board by September 30 that it has completed its selection.   If there are no nominations made by September 15, the Committee shall choose a suitable candidate based upon its own consideration.  “Club member” as used in this entire paragraph includes all Club members in good standing including non-voting members.

In selecting the award winner, the Committee shall consider the following characteristics:

 Character:The nominee should be unselfish and committed to our Silk Dogs and the HSDAA. He or she should be willing to help out in any way that benefits the club, our dogs, and our club members.

Attitude:

This nominee should have an overall unselfish, positive and kind attitude.

 Role model:

This nominee should be a positive role model in all capacities, including club functions, social media, and educating the public about our Silk Dogs. 

 Integrity:

This nominee should be committed to doing what’s right for HSDAA, the health and care of our Silk Dogs and other HSDAA members.

 Sportsmanship:

The nominee should display good sportsmanship and respect to other members and club activities even in the face of adverse outcomes. Likewise, the nominee should demonstrate cooperation and respect in dealing with club events.

 Historical note:The award should contain a cardinal in its design.  The committee shall be responsible for selecting the specific award each year and shall be reimbursed by the Club up to $100.  The committee shall also be responsible for presenting the award to the recipient at the National Specialty.  The cardinal was special to Joanne Baldwin, DVM.  Her veterinary practice was named Cardinal Animal Hospital. 

 Please consider nominating a member that you believe is deserving of this award. Past recipients of this award are Helen Conticchio, myself and Marilyn Spence so please do not nominate those members. Please submit your nomination on the attached form. If you have any questions, please be in touch with me at marymarthaoday@gmail.com or (412) 638-0750.

Nomination Form (Automatically downloads)