The
​Sallie P. Sullivan
​Handler of the Year Award

Purpose:
The purpose of the Sallie P. Sullivan Handler Award is to honor Sallie, who was an institution in the hunt test community. Her love of the sport, dogs, and fellow handlers shined throughout her life. 

This award will be given to a recipient who has shown that training, testing and setting goals at the highest level are as much a part of their life as it was Sallie’s, continuing her legacy.

They must have participated as a handler in the Master Amateur Invitational and/or the Master National Retriever Club.

Supporting their local club as an active worker, encouraging other amateur handlers, and giving back to the sport are essential criteria as well.
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This award will be presented at the yearly Master Amateur Invitational meeting and opening ceremony.

Criteria:
Please consider these criteria when making a nomination for this award.  All of these criteria need to be met for an individual to be considered for nomination.

• An Amateur Handler
• A member of the MARC
• Has competed in the Master National and/or the Master Amateur Invitational
• Active working member in local club
• Sets goals for their dogs at the National level
• Gives back to the sport in many ways
• Is a role model for other Amateur Handlers

Award:
The recipient, who does not need to be present, will be announced at the Handler's Meeting/Opening Ceremony of each MAI.
 
An individual award will be presented to the recipient and the winner's name will be listed on the MARC website, on the Sallie P. Sullivan Handler of the Year Award page. The award recipient need not be present to receive the award. 
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See Below for Previous Award Recipients ...

Past Award Recipients

• 2024 - 

How To Nominate:
​Any person(s), regardless of MARC membership, can nominate an individual for this award.  Multiple parties may nominate an individual and/or a club or group of clubs may submit a nomination.
 
Complete the Online Nomination Form located on the MARC website, the MARC Facebook page or contact any member of the Master Amateur Board of Directors. 

There are two (2) ways in which to submit the Nomination Form;
1) Print, complete and mail the form to the contact outlined at the bottom of the Nomination Form (see button below for printable form) 

2) Complete the Online Nomination Form found on the MARC website.  (see the form links below also)
 
The Nomination Form shall include the name of the nominee, the nominee’s address, phone number and email, and list the nominee’s home club(s). Also include a narrative of the accomplishments, leadership positions and other evidence, which supports the work, character and lasting impact the nominee has had on the retriever community.
 
The person(s) and/or club or group making the nomination must include their own personal contact information so the selection committee may reach out to them for further questions or details, if needed.
 
Nominations are due no later than January 1st.
 
Nominations will be submitted to the Chairman of the Sallie P. Sullivan Handler of the Year Award Committee as appointed by the MARC Board of Directors.
 
After all nominations have been received, the MARC Board of Directors, and/or special committee, will review the nominations and supporting evidence and may also make separate inquires vetting the nominees to determine the recipient of the award.

Complete the Digital Form
​and Submit Online

Online Nomination Form

Download the Form and Submit
​By Email or By Mail

Download Printable Form

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If you would like to mail the form, please print and Submit to:
Gloria Nusbickel
5725 Palmer Rd.
Meigs, GA 31765

Contact Phone# (229) 224-5226
Email: [email protected]

In Memory of Sallie P. Sullivan ...