Awards Program - Overview
UASASA proudly gives special recognition to its members and their dogs through several USASA awards programs. These programs are only open to USASA members.
USASA Annual Awards Program
USASA recognizes the Top Ten winners in each category (Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Herding) each year through the Annual Awards Program (often referred to as “Year-End Awards”). Awards are based on year-end standings. The year is defined as the calendar year (January 1st thru December 31st of each year).
Scores are based on information provided by the AKC. You must be a USASA member at the time scores are earned for them to count under the Program.
Statistics and standings for the year are printed in each issue of the Journal.
The first place winner in each category receives an engraved plaque commemorating their achievement and a photo (if provided) is published in the September/October issue of the Journal.
Certificates are issued to the Top Ten dogs in each category.
Award Categories
Conformation: (Best of Breed & All Breed)
Obedience: (Each Class plus Blue & Gold High Combined)
Rally: (Each Class)
Agility: (Each Class by Jump Height)
Herding: (Each Class for Sheep, Ducks, and Cattle)
Refer to the Year-End Award Performance Point Schedule as well as the Aussie STATS section of the Journal for more details.
Record of Merit Program
USASA recognizes those sires and dams that have produced titled offspring through the Record of Merit Program. It consists of three sections:
Record of Merit (ROM) recognizes sires and dams that have produced titled offspring in Conformation, Obedience/Rally, or Performance. There are three levels based on the number of titled offspring from one category.
Record of Merit Excellent (ROMX) recognizes sires and dams that have produced titled offspring in all three categories: Conformation, Obedience/Rally, and Performance. There are three levels based on the number of titled offspring from the three categories.
Hall of Fame Excellent (HOFX) recognizes sires and dams that have completed all six categories (ROM I, ROM II, ROM III, ROMX I, ROMX II, and ROMX III).
Refer to the Record of Merit Program Rules and Application Form for more details.
Hall of Fame Breeder Program
USASA offers special recognition to those breeders who have bred titled dogs in all areas of competition and meet specific criteria through the prestigious Hall of Fame Breeder Program. Breeders must earn at least 100 points (with at least two titles in both conformation and obedience and at least four titles in performance (agility, herding, tracking, rally, and versatility, with at least two of the titles being earned in herding).
Refer to the Hall of Fame Breeder Program Rules and Application Form for more details.
Contact Information
Annual Awards Program:
Jeff Margeson
PH: 301.473.8821
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ROM & HOF Breeder Programs :
Kate Phillips-Ellis
PH: 806.798.9989
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