Vizla Club of America

Hall Of Fame

HALL OF FAME NOMINATION

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 3 dogs and a maximum of 5 dogs.
   If 5 dogs are on the ballot a 40% plus one of ballots cast is needed
   If 4 dogs are on the ballot a 45% plus one of ballots cast is needed
   If 3 dogs are on the ballot a 50% plus one of ballots cast is needed
4. If there is no obvious inductee, the HOF Committee has the ability to put forth a recommendation to the VCA Board of Directors a dog achieving enough votes that consideration should be given to induction, which would require the Vote of the VCA Board of Directors.
5. 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.
6. A nominating fee of $35 must accompany each nomination. Checks payable to VCA. Submit a colored picture and a short (70 words maximum) biographical profile with the application.
7. 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.
8. Please add lines as needed to the form (table) on the next two pages.

Please mail hard copy nominations to:
Tad Walden
43 Bantala Place
Castle Rock, CO 80108
Electronic Submissions can be sent to: waldent@earthlink.net via email (20 mg size limit) Dropbox or WeTransfer (2 gig limit). For help in submitting electronically, please contact Tad Walden (720) 273-0494.

Winners with images where provided

For more information, please contact Tad Walden.

Hall of Fame Committee:
Chair: Tad Walden

Jan Simer
Kathy Rust
Rhonda Johnson
Sarah Barr
Pam Hidaka
Val Sails