Member Awards and Titles
Awards Banquet Recognizes Member Achievements
We honor our members accomplishments annually at our Awards Banquet. At our banquet our members receive awards or titles earned the previous year. Our new officers and the members of the Board of Directors are also installed. In addition, we hold a Special Awards ceremony to recognize those members who display good sportsmanship, loyalty to the club, high scoring dogs, team of distinction, the individual who has provided the most assistance to the board, and member of the year. Below is a list of past honorees.
Member of the Year Award
Award winners are selected for this honor by the general membership for performing outstanding service to the club in the award year. Honoree exhibits exceptional devotion to the club’s values and promotes HDTEF’s vision and beliefs.
Novice Dog of the Year
Awarded to the member with the highest scoring in the Novice A or B class at the HDTEF annual trials.
Open Dog Dog of the Year
Awarded to the member with the highest scoring in the Open A or B class at the HDTEF annual trials.
Utility Dog of the Year
Awarded to the member with the highest scoring in the Utility A or B class at the HDTEF annual trials.