Vizla Club of America

Hall Of Fame

HALL OF FAME NOMINATION

Read the history/career for each of the 2018 Nominees

Electronic Submissions can be sent to: sarahebarr1@gmail.com via email (20 mg size limit) Dropbox or WeTransfer (2 gig limit). For help in submitting electronically, please contact Sarah Barr (502)-553-7789

The Vizsla Club of America holds in highest esteem Vizslas, who, by virtue of their own outstanding achievements, and/or those of their get, reflect the essence of the breed's character and purpose. These dogs epitomize the Vizsla as that of a Sporting Breed. During their lifetimes, they have achieved national recognition, have left an everlasting impression upon the breed, have excelled in show, field, or have been recognized for uniquely exceptional accomplishments or firsts for the breed. The Vizsla Club of America has established a HALL OF FAME to honor the memories of these dogs, forevermore.

In order for a Vizsla to be eligible for nomination for inclusion on the ballot for Hall Of Fame, the following criteria must be met:

1. Been deceased for at least two years prior to nomination
2. Been registered with the American Kennel Club
3. Substantially contributed to the breed in more than one venue, (such as field, conformation, agility, obedience, rally) individually or through their get
4. Left an everlasting impression on the breed

In addition:

1. Nominations are accepted throughout the year, but must be received by December 31st of each year to be placed on the current year's ballot to be voted on by the membership.
2. Clubs may submit a dog's name, however, an individual member of the VCA must make the nomination in the name of that club.
3. A Hall of Fame Ballot must have a minimum of 1 dog and a maximum of 5 dogs on the ballot for submission to the VCA membership for consideration. In order to be inducted to the VCA Hall of Fame a dog must receive 50% plus one vote of all ballots submitted by the membership. For clarification: If 550 ballots are returned a dog must receive 276 votes in order to be inducted into the VCA Hall of Fame.
4. VCA voters can vote for as many dogs listed on the ballot as they choose. Members should vote based on each dog’s merits.
5. If after the membership vote there is no obvious inductee, the HOF Committee has the ability to put forth a recommendation to the VCA Board of Directors that consideration should be given to induction of a dog(s), which would require the Vote of the VCA Board of Directors.
6. If there are more than 5 dogs nominated in a year, the first 5 postage dated completed applications are placed on the ballot, the balance are held over until the next year, in which there is a minimum of three dogs nominated.
7. If a dog has been on the VCA Hall of Fame ballot for two consecutive years and not received enough votes to be inducted to the VCA Hall of Fame the dog must take a hiatus for one voting cycle prior to be submitted for nomination again.
8. You may vote for as many of the nominees as you wish. Any dog receiving 50% plus one of all ballots returned will be inducted into the HOF.
9. Statistical information may be submitted by word document, however, the application must be signed and dated at the declaration on the last page, and all the supportive documentation and check must accompany the application via postage mail. Copies of certificates, AKC awards reports, and AKC progeny reports work well. Please add lines as needed to the form (table) on the next two pages.

Please mail hard copy nominations to:
Sarah Barr
1514 Ocala Rd
Louisville KY 40222

Electronic Submissions can be sent to: Sarah@derbyvizslas.com via email (20 mg size limit) Dropbox or WeTransfer (2 gig limit). For help in submitting electronically, please contact Sarah Barr.

Winners with images where provided

For more information and answers to questions contact Sarah Barr.

Hall of Fame Committee:
Chair: Sarah Barr

Andrew Campbell
Pam Hidaka
Rhonda Johnson
Valerie Sails
Jan Simer