In the American Kennel Club’s on going efforts to recognize and celebrate its Volunteer club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with the AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis.

This award honors those individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs,  embodied the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club.  Medallions are awarded soley at the club’s discretion.