GPCA Special Award Winners
The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC® and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
To further and promote the sport of pure bred dogs, AKC has provided a system of events for the fancy to participate in and achieve specific goals. To reward those who participate in these activities and obtain set goals with their dogs, it awards titles which becomes part of the dogs registered name for life.
As an AKC Sanctioned breed club the German Pinscher Club of America strives to continue the AKC efforts to promote the sport of pure bred dogs, by showcasing German Pinschers who have obtained AKC titles and Certificates through AKC events.
In addition, the GPCA Special Awards program celebrates each year those within the breed who obtain special distinctions.
German Pinscher of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T15:28:40-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2026 | GCHP CH Daveren's Radagast Of Greenwood TKN VSWB | |
| 2024 | 2025 | GCHP CH Daveren's Radagast Of Greenwood TKN VSWB | |
| 2023 | 2024 | GCHP CH Daveren's Radagast Of Greenwood TKN VSWB | |
| 2022 | 2023 | GCHG CH Daveren;s Radgast Of Greenwood TKN | |
| 2021 | 2022 | GCHG CH Daveren's Smooth Like The Summer TKN | |
| 2020 | 2021 | GCHG CH Daveren's Smooth Like The Summer TKN | |
| 2019 | 2020 | ||
| 2018 | 2019 | ||
| 2017 | 2018 | GCHG CH Daveren’s Life of the Party | Jill Eastman |
| 2016 | 2017 | GCHG CH Daveren’s Life of the Party | Jill Eastman |
| 2015 | 2016 | GCH CH Daveren’s Party Girl | Sharron Harlow & Jill Eastman |
| 2014 | 2015 | GCH CH Daveren's Peaceful Dream CAA | Jan Robinson, Jill Eastman, Randall Brownfield |
| 2013 | 2014 | GCH CH Daveren's Peaceful Dream CAA | Jan Robinson, Jill Eastman, Randall Brownfield |
| 2012 | 2013 | No applicants | |
| 2011 | 2012 | No applicants | |
| 2010 | 2011 | CH Oakwood V Kaitlers Revival | Judy Vandervort |
| 2009 | 2010 | CH Oakwood V Kaitlers Revival | Judy Vandervort |
| 2008 | 2009 | CH Diamondmine's Midnight Affair | Beverly and Robert Diamond |
| 2007 | 2008 | CH Dabney's Snapdragon | Linda and John Krukar |
| 2006 | 2007 | CH Clefell's Jaguar | Linda and John Krukar |
| 2005 | 2006 | CH Clefell's Jaguar | Linda and John Krukar |
| 2004 | 2005 | Ch. Windamir's Chosen One | Joelle Kaminski & Tanya Kaminski |
German Pinscher of the Year (Opposite Sex)Joan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T15:43:45-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2026 | ||
| 2024 | 2025 | GCHS CH Oakwoods From Here To Eternity FDC RATO CGC TKN | Jennifer Redfern and Kimberle Schiff |
| 2023 | 2024 | GCHS CH Oakwoods From Here To Eternity FDC RATO CGC TKN | Jennifer Redfern and Kimberle Schiff |
| 2022 | 2023 | GCH CH Nevars Don't Go Away Mad Temerity | |
| 2021 | 2022 | GCH CH Greystone's Flight Through The Stars CGC RATN TKN | |
| 2020 | 2021 | GCH CH Daveren's Rich Girl TKN VSWB | |
| 2019 | 2020 | GCHB CH Oakwoods From Russia With Love | Kimberle Schiff |
| 2018 | 2019 | GCH CH Oakwoods Causing A Commotion DCAT | Kimberle Schiff |
| 2017 | 2018 | GCH Windamirs Welcome to the Dark Side RATN CGC | |
| 2016 | 2017 | GCH CH Oakwoods Who’s That Girl | Kimberle Schiff |
| 2015 | 2016 | GCH CH Oakwood V Kaitlers Revival | Judy Vandervort |
| 2014 | 2015 | GCH CH Rivendells Material Girl | Kimberle Schiff |
| 2013 | 2014 | GCH CH Rivendells Material Girl | Kimberle Schiff |
| 2012 | 2013 | GCH CH Leilani's Blackberry Jam | Joyce Haas and Kelly Wilcox |
| 2011 | 2012 | No applicants | |
| 2010 | 2011 | GCH Spirits Ceriinan Enebys Chevelle RN BN CGC | Valerie J. Vihlen Schluter |
| 2009 | 2010 | CH Leilani's That That Is, IS | Karen Mounts and Ken Hapgood |
| 2008 | 2009 | No applicants | |
| 2007 | 2008 | No applicants | |
| 2006 | 2007 | CH Oakwoods Miss Money Penny | Beverly and Robert Diamond |
| 2005 | 2006 | Ch. Windamir's Chosen One | Joelle Kaminski & Tanya Kaminski |
| 2004 | 2005 | Ch. Windamir Trojan Descharmette | Sharon Morgan & Robin Vuillermet & Kathy Dorwart |
Stud Dog of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T16:01:40-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | ||
| 2023 | 2024 | not awarded | |
| 2022 | 2023 | not awarded | |
| 2021 | 2022 | GCHG CH Nevars Yes I Can Temerity | |
| 2020 | 2021 | GCH CH Nevars Yes I Can Temerity | |
| 2019 | |||
| 2018 | |||
| 2017 | 2018 | GCHG CH Daveren’s Life of the Party | |
| 2016 | 2017 | GCHG CH Daveren’s Life of the Party | |
| 2015 (Tie) | 2016 | CH Xitamiz Moltaz | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2015 (Tie) | 2016 | GCHB CH Nevars Jules | Amy Issleib & F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2014 | 2015 | Ch Xitamiz Moltaz | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2013 | 2014 | No applicants | |
| 2012 | 2013 | SGCH Diamondmines Black Ty Affair | Beverly Diamond |
| 2011 | 2012 | CH Laatain Baron | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2010 | 2011 | CH Laatain Baron | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2009 | 2010 | CH Laatain Baron | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2008 | 2009 | No applicants | |
| 2007 | 2008 | CH Blue Banners High Noon VCD1 RE AXP AJP | Betsy Spilis |
| 2006 (Tie) | 2007 | CH Blue Banners High Noon CD RA AXP AJP | Betsy Spilis |
| 2006 (Tie) | 2007 | CH Lazar Des Charmettes CD | Sharon Morgan and Kathy Dorwart |
| 2005 | 2006 | Ch. Ceriinan Odin | Diane Austin |
| 2004 | 2005 | Ch. La Zar des Charmettes CD | Sharon Morgan and Kathy Dorwart |
Brood Bitch of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T16:12:00-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2026 | ||
| 2024 | 2025 | CH Daveren’s What’s Simple Is True TKN VSWB | |
| 2023 | 2024 | CH Daveren’s What’s Simple Is True TKN VSWB | |
| 2022 | 2023 | GCH CH Nevars Zealous Temerity | |
| 2021 | 2022 | GCH CH Nevars Zealous Temerity | |
| 2020 | 2021 | CH Witzend Too Tempting | |
| 2019 | 2020 | ||
| 2018 | 2019 | ||
| 2017 (Tie) | 2018 | CH Nevars Upfront Termity | |
| 2017 (Tie) | 2018 | GCHB CH Daveren’s Tribute to an Amazing Dream | Jill Eastman |
| 2016 (Tie) | 2017 | GCHB CH Daveren’s Tribute to an Amazing Dream | Jill Eastman |
| 2016 (Tie) | 2017 | Nevars Mint Julep RN | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2015 (Tie) | 2016 | GCHS Daveren’s Party Girl | Sharron Harlow & Jill Eastman |
| 2015 (Tie) | 2016 | GCH Nevars Miss Behavin RATI RATN | Connie Wick |
| 2015 (Tie) | 2016 | CH Nevars Cecilia Fabala | D. Velda Barkman and Michael Barkman |
| 2014 | 2015 | Nevars Mint Julip RN | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2013 (Tie) | 2014 | CH Ravenreds Annie Oakley | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2013 (Tie) | 2014 | CH Nevars Jalila | Amy Issleib and F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2012 | 2013 | CH Diamondmines Midnight Affair | Beverly Diamond |
| 2011 | 2012 | No applicants | |
| 2010 | 2011 | CH Revenred Annie Oakely | F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2009 | 2010 | CH Dreamcatchers Reign V Adel | Diane Austin |
| 2008 | 2009 | CH Oakwoods Miss Money Penny | Beverly and Robert Diamond |
| 2007 | 2008 | No applicants | |
| 2006 | 2007 | Windamir's Katrinka | Sharon Morgan |
| 2005 | 2006 | Ch. Adel Demure Desette | Diane Austin |
| 2004 | 2005 | Lara de la Capelliere | Robin Vuillermet |
Agility Dog of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T16:23:16-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2018 | CH MACH2 Windamir’s Katilara Du Soleil BN RN MXC MJC MXP PADP MJP MFS TQX MFP T2B2 T2BP CGC | Diane Sutton |
| 2016 | 2017 | MACH2 Windamir’s Katilara Du Soleil BN RN MXG MJG MFS TQX T2B2 CGC | Diane Sutton |
| 2015 | 2016 | MACH Windamir’s Katilara Du Soleil BN RN MXB MJS MXF T2B CGC | Diane Sutton |
| 2014 | 2015 | Ch Xitamiz Raya UD RE MX MXJ NF CGC | Sharon and Mick Gregory |
| 2013 | 2014 | CH MACH PACH Windamir Cirque Du Soleil CD RAE MXG MJG MXP9 MXPG MJP8 MJPG PAX3 MXF MFB TQX MFP MFPB TQXP T2B T2BP | Diane Sutton |
| 2012 | 2013 | CH PACH Windamir Cirque Du Soleil CD RAE MXS MJB MXP6 MXPS MJP5 PAX2 MFB TQX MFPB TQXP T2B | Diane Sutton |
| 2011 | 2012 | CH PACH Windamir Cirque du Soleil CD RAE MX AXJ MXP6 MJP5 PAX2 XF MFP TQXP | Diane Sutton |
| 2010 | 2011 | CH MACH2 Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes VCD1 NF RN NAP JP | Betsy Spilis |
| 2009 | 2010 | CH MACH Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes TD RN NAP NJP MX MXJ | Betsy Spilis |
| 2008 | 2009 | CH MACH Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes TD RN NAP NJP MX MXJ | Betsy Spilis |
| 2007 | 2008 | CH MACH Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes TD RN MX MXJ | Betsy Spilis |
| 2006 | 2007 | CH Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes TD RN MX MXJ | Betsy and David Spilis |
| 2005 | 2006 | Ch Windamir Salsa OA OAJ | Betsy and David Spilis |
| 2004 | 2005 | Ch. Blue Banners High Noon NAP OJP | Betsy Spilis |
Dock Diving Dog of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-07-30T07:56:20-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (first award year) | 2025 | CH Temerity Diamond In The Tough DNX SIN |
Obedience Dog of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T16:56:15-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | CH Oakwoods Inside Hero BN RI CGC TKI | Mallory Wetherington |
| 2023 | 2024 | ||
| 2022 | 2023 | ||
| 2021 | 2022 | ||
| 2020 | 2021 | ||
| 2019 | 2020 | ||
| 2018 | 2019 | ||
| 2017 | 2018 | ||
| 2016 | 2017 | Windamir’s Haute Couture V Carabella | Robyn Harrel |
| 2015 | 2016 | Riwards Acclaims Lady Luck UD BN GN RAE OA NAJ NF | Debra Kaminski |
| 2014 | 2015 | No applicants | |
| 2013 | 2014 | Riwards Acclaims Lady Luck CDX BN RE NA NAJ | Debra Kaminski |
| 2012 | 2013 | Riwards Acclaims Lady Luck CD BN RA NA NAJ | Debra Kaminski |
| 2011 | 2012 | Ch Xitamiz Raya CDX RE MX MXJ NF CGC | Sharon and Mick Gregory |
| 2010 | 2011 | CH MACH2 Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes VCD1 NF RN NAP NJP | Betsy Spilis |
| 2009 | 2010 | CH Xitamiz Raya CD RE NA OAJ CGC | Sharon and Mick Gregory |
| 2008 | 2009 | CH Acclaims Lucky Strike Riwards CD RN | Nancy Wuest |
| 2007 | 2008 | No applicants | |
| 2006 | 2007 | Blue Banners Magnum, CDX RE | Debra Kaminski |
| 2005 | 2006 | Blue Banners Magnum, CD RA | Debbie Kaminski |
| 2004 | 2005 | Windamir-Savana des Charmettes CDX | Sharon Gregory, Mick Gregory |
Rally Dog of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T17:05:13-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | CH Oakwoods Inside Hero BN RI CGC TKI | Mallory Wetherington |
| 2023 | 2024 | ||
| 2022 | 2023 | ||
| 2021 | 2022 | ||
| 2020 | 2021 | ||
| 2019 | 2020 | ||
| 2018 | 2019 | ||
| 2017 | 2018 | ||
| 2016 | 2017 | Windamir’s Haute Couture V Carabella | Robyn Harrel |
| 2015 | 2016 | Frenchs Pride My Daisy Girl CD RE CGCA | Cheryl Sutherlan |
| 2014 | 2015 | No applicants | |
| 2013 | 2014 | Riwards Acclaims Lady Luck CDX BN RE NA NAJ | Debra Kaminski |
| 2012 | 2013 | GCH CH Spirits Ceriinan Enebys Chevelle CD BN RE NA NAJ CGC | Valerie J. Vihlen Schluter |
| 2011 | 2012 | CH PACH Windamir Cirque du Soleil CD RAE MX AXJ MXP6 MJP5 PAX2 XF MFP TQXP | Diane Sutton |
| 2010 | 2011 | Riwards Acclaims Lady Luck CD BN RA NA NAJ | Debra Kaminski |
| 2009 | 2010 | CH Xitamiz Raya CD RE NA OAJ CGC | Sharon and Mick Gregory |
| 2008 | 2009 | CH Xitamiz Raya CD RE CGC | Sharon and Mick Gregory |
| 2007 | 2008 | Blue Banners Magnum CDX RAE | Debra Kaminski |
| 2006 | 2007 | CH Windamir-Savana Des Charmettes CDX RAE NJP | Sharon and Mick Gregory |
| 2005 | 2006 | Ch Windamir-Savana des Charmettes CDX RE | Sharon and Mick Gregory |
| 2004 | 2005 | No applicants |
Tracking Dog of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T17:14:34-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2017 | No applicants | |
| 2015 | 2016 | No applicants | |
| 2014 | 2015 | No applicants | |
| 2013 | 2014 | CH CT Nevars Java RA BN | Deborah Coates & F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2012 | 2013 | No applicants | |
| 2011 | 2012 | No applicants | |
| 2010 | 2011 | Riwards Acclaims Lady Luck CD BN RA NA NAJ | Debra Kaminski |
| 2009 | 2010 | No applicants | |
| 2008 | 2009 | CH Nevars Java RN TDX | Deb Coates and F. Lynann Stuby |
| 2007 (Tie) | 2008 | CH Blue Banners High Noon VCD1 RE AXP AJP | Betsy Spilis |
| 2007 (Tie) | 2008 | CH MACH Windamirs Salsa Des Charmettes TD RN MX MXJ | Betsy Spilis and David Spilis |
| 2006 | 2007 | No applicants | |
| 2005 | 2006 | Kaiserlich I Have A Dream TD | Elizabeth White |
| 2004 | 2005 | No applicants |
Versatile Companion Dog of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T18:31:55-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Dog's Registered Name | Owner(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2017 | No applicants | |
| 2015 | 2016 | No applicants | |
| 2014 | 2015 | No applicants | |
| 2013 | 2014 | No applicants | |
| 2012 | 2013 | No applicants | |
| 2011 | 2012 | No applicants | |
| 2010 | 2011 | No applicants | |
| 2009 | 2010 | No applicants | |
| 2008 | 2009 | CH Blue Banners High Noon VCD1 RE AXP AJP | Betsy Spilis |
Junior Handler of the YearJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T17:25:37-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Junior's Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | Gavin Akins |
| 2017 | 2018 | Madison Ploof |
| 2016 | 2017 | Madison Ploof |
| 2015 | 2016 | No applicants |
| 2014 | 2015 | No applicants |
| 2013 | 2014 | No applicants |
| 2012 | 2013 | Emily Brooks |
| 2011 | 2012 | Emily Brooks |
| 2010 | 2011 | Emily Brooks |
| 2009 | 2010 | Emily Brooks |
| 2008 | 2009 | Emily Brooks |
Hall Of Fame ProducerJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T18:01:52-04:00
See Historical Breed Producers >>
These pages contain German Pinscher Sires and and Dams who have produced outstandingly in the United States, along with lists of their titled offspring. The GPCA recognizes these dogs as leaders in the breed, and its future.
Strict criteria must be met to obtain a Leading Producer, and/or Hall Of Fame Producer status. For that criteria, please refer to the rules/applications for all GPCA Special Awards here >>
2006 Hall of Fame Producer (Presented in 2007 Winchester, VA)
CH Lazar Des Charmettes CD
Sharon Morgan and Kathy Dorwart
Member Appreciation AwardsJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T18:17:01-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2017 | Sharon Asher, Deb Coates and Jessica Smith |
| 2015 | 2016 | Velda Barkman, Janell Porter and Sharen Asher |
| 2014 | 2015 | Louise Schmidt and Janet Oatney |
| 2013 | 2014 | Sharon Asher and Ken Hapgood |
| 2012 | 2013 | Janet Oatney and Debi Kaminski |
| 2011 | 2012 | Sharon Gregory, Carol Richie, Betsy Spilis and Donna Webster |
| 2010 | 2011 | Club Founders |
| 2009 | 2010 | Terry Pfaff and Kim Schiff |
| 2008 | 2009 | Robyn Harrell and Laura van Horn |
| 2006 | 2007 | Lyn Stuby and Richard Gee-Kee |
| 2005 | 2006 | Mia Hess and Debi Kaminski |
| 2004 | 2005 | Susan Crawford, Linda Krukar and Sigrid Mirabella |
Outstanding Member AwardJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T18:23:28-04:00
2004 GPCA Outstanding Member Award (Presented in 2005 Atlanta, Georgia)
The GPCA Outstanding Member Award went to Betsy Spilis for bringing great honor and respect for the German Pinscher in the dog world. Through her achievements in Agility and mentoring other GPCA members, she has exhibited to the dog community the great working ability of the German Pinscher.
AKC Good Sportsmanship AwardJoan Johnson-Brown2025-04-15T18:29:45-04:00
| Year Won | Year Presented | Recipients |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2025 | Jose Rodriguez |
| 2023 | 2024 | Felix Zaya (posthumously) |
| 2022 | 2023 | Lee Ann Owens |
| 2021 | 2022 | Jennifer Redfern |
| 2020 | 2021 | Dorothy Wilgus |
| 2019 | 2020 | Edwin Paredes |
| 2018 | 2019 | Robyn Harrel |
| 2017 | 2018 | Valerie Vihlen-Schluter |
| 2016 | 2017 | Kathy Dorwart |
| 2015 | 2016 | Connie Wick |
| 2014 | 2015 | Kimberle Schiff |
| 2013 | 2014 | Sharon Asher |
| 2012 | 2013 | Sharon Asher |
| 2011 | 2012 | Betsy Spilis |
| 2010 | 2011 | Ladonna Loken |
| 2009 | 2010 | Robyn Harrell |
| 2008 | 2009 | Richard Gee-kee |
| 2007 | 2008 | Debra Kaminski |
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy CertificatesJoan Johnson-Brown2025-05-16T08:04:35-04:00
The AKC S.T.A.R. puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class. Puppy training is a natural lead into the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program.
- SD Ninja Warlord
- Pretty-Dutch-Diva von Cronetstein
- Lilla Enebys Xip’Xperia
- Windamir’s Haute Couture v Carabella
- CH Oakwoods Chanel No 5