*DISCLAIMER
- In order to be eligible for recognition, a regular member must be current and in good standing at the time of the awards presentation.
- For a dog to be eligible for recognition all co-owners must be BTCA members (or immediate family members residing in the same household) in the year that the title or achievement was earned, and at least one owner must be a BTCA member in the year that the award is presented.
- Any self-reported awards that are determined to be inaccurate or incorrect will automatically disqualify the applicant from receiving said award.
2025 Award Applications are now Closed.
2026 Application for Awards will be Open January 1 to February 28, 2027.
Ranking Based Awards ~ No Application Required
Top 10 Biewer Terriers – Breed
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Top 10 Grand Champion
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Top 10 Biewer Terriers – All Breed
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Top 10 Junior Handlers
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Top 10 Owner Handled
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Top 5 FastCat
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Ranking Based Awards ~ Application Required
Awarded to any Biewer Terrier that placed in the Top 5 ranking of Members’ Biewers that competed in AKC Rally, Obedience or Agility during the current calendar year.
- Minimum of 2 Qualifying Scores earned in any Class is required for a Biewer to be eligible for ranking
- A dog may only be submitted one time, even when co-owned
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at the time of the application and at the time that the Biewer’s qualifying scores were earned. Awards are processed annually.
Top 5 Obedience
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Top 5 Rally
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Top 5 Agility
Rankings are for one full calendar year,
example 01/01 – 12/31.
Award Applications
BTCA Exhibitor of the Year Award Application >>
Awarded to the member/owner of the most Champion titled dogs during the current calendar year.
- Minimum of 2 Champion dogs required for eligibility.
- A dog may only be submitted one time, even when co-owned.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at the time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number, and DATE CH title was earned of all owned Biewers. ONE PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
Awarded to any sire who produced the most Champion titled offspring during the current calendar year.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at the time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number, and DATE CH title was earned within the year applying for the award of all offspring. ONE PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
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- Minimum of 2 Champion dogs is required for eligibility
- A dog may only be submitted one time, even when co-owed.
BTCA Dam of the Year Award Application >>
Awarded to any dam that produced the most Champion titled offspring during the current calendar year.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at the time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number, and DATE CH title was earned within the year applying for the award of all offspring. ONE PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
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- Minimum of 2 Champion dogs is required for eligibility
- A dog may only be submitted one time, even when co-owed.
BTCA Breeder of the Year Award Application >>
Awarded to the breeder of the most Champion titled dogs during the current calendar year
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number, and DATE CH title was earned within the year applying for the award of all bred-by Biewers. ONE PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
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- If there are multiple breeders of a dog, only one breeder may count that dog.
- Minimum of 2 champions required to apply.
BTCA Sire of Merit Awards Application >>
Use this form for the following awards:
Register of Merit (ROM) – To qualify for this Award: Sires – 6 CHAMPION Titled Offspring.
Register of Merit Excellent (ROMX) – To qualify for this award: Sires – 15 CHAMPION Titled Offspring.
Register of Merit Supreme (ROMS) – To qualify for this award: Sires – 25 CHAMPION Titled Offspring.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number, and date the Champion title was earned of all offspring. ONE PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
**Champion titles do not all have to be earned in a single calendar year.
BTCA Dam of Merit Awards Application >>
Use this form for the following awards:
Register of Merit (ROM) – To qualify for this Award: Dams – 4 CHAMPION Titled Offspring.
Register of Merit Excellent (ROMX) – To qualify for this award: Dams – 6 CHAMPION Titled Offspring.
Register of Merit Supreme (ROMS) – To qualify for this award: Dams – 10 CHAMPION Titled Offspring.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number, and DATE CH title was earned within the year applying for the award of all offspring. ONE PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
**Champion titles do not all have to be earned in a single calendar year.
The Awards Committee will run the award record for each dog submitted to determine ranking between applicants.
Only one dog may be submitted on each application form. Each dog will be evaluated individually, even when co-owed. ONE PER LINE. Minimum of 2 qualifying scores per dogs required for eligibility.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at time of the application and at the time the award(s) were earned. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number.
The Awards Committee will run the award record for each dog submitted to determine ranking between applicants.
Only one dog may be submitted on each application form. Each dog will be evaluated individually, even when co-owed. ONE PER LINE. Minimum of 2 qualifying scores per dogs required for eligibility.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at time of the application and at the time the award(s) were earned. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number.
Top 5 Obedience Application >>
The Awards Committee will run the award record for each dog submitted to determine ranking between applicants.
Only one dog may be submitted on each application form. Each dog will be evaluated individually, even when co-owed. ONE PER LINE. Minimum of 2 qualifying scores per dogs required for eligibility.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at time of the application and at the time the award(s) were earned. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number.
BTCA Gold Club Award Application >>
To qualify for this Award, during the current calendar year, a Biewer must:
- Win 100 Best of Breeds and/or Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, or
- Bitches must win 50 Best of Breed and/or Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed, or
- Win back-to-back Group 1’s, or
- Win back-to-back High In Trials, or
- Acquire an Obedience Championship (OTCH), or Utility Dog Excellent (UDX), or Champion Tracker (CT), or
- Master Agility Champion (MACH) title, or
- Acquire a combination of 3 different titles, one conformation CH title, and two from obedience, agility, tracking and rally.
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at the time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the registered name, AKC registration number, and Accomplishment or Title of the Biewer Terrier(s) who have achieved the Gold Club status within the award year. ONE PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
- Upload proof of titles and accomplishments.
BTCA Hall of Fame Award Application >>
To qualify for this Award, during the calendar year, a Biewer must:
- Win an all-breed Best In Show, or
- Win an all-breed High In Trial, or
- Acquire a conformation championship (Ch.) and a Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title, or
- Acquire an Agility Excellent (AX) or Utility Dog (UD) title, or Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) title or
- Earn a perfect 200 score in the obedience competition
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at the time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
- Complete the application
- Include the Title earned, AKC registered name, AKC registration number, and DATE title earned by the Biewer Terrier(s) who have achieved the HOF status within the year applying for the award. ONE TITLE/DOG PER LINE. Add additional lines as needed.
BTCA Versatility Award Application (Online) >>
We will have a very unique Versatility Award. The BTCA Versatility Award is to award the handler and their Biewer Terrier for achieving titles in activities within various categories. This includes both Conformation, Agility, Performance, Trick Dog, Scent Work, etc.
VA – Versatility Award
VAX – Versatility Award Excellent
The Versatility Award (VA) is awarded to the dog and handler team earning a minimum of 10 points in at least 3 categories. The Versatility Award Excellent (VAX) is awarded to the dog and handler team earning a minimum of 15 points in at least 4 categories. Earning the VA is a prerequisite to earning this award.
How to Obtain the VA/VAX Titles:
The owner is responsible and must apply for the title by completing the BTCA Versatility Award application which can be found on the BTCA website. (Coming soon). These awards will only be given when applied for and accompanied by supporting documentation. The owner must be a current member of BTCA and a BTCA member when the titles were earned. This may sound confusing. It’s not! When the form and full rules are posted you will see while you are filling out the form, it is pretty easy to figure out. So if you have a Biewer Terrier showing or participating in various venues, check it out!
Instructions
Eligibility is based upon the owner belonging to the BTCA at the time of the application. Awards are processed annually.
Please check and/or circle all appropriate titles – Asterisks indicate the number of points earned for the title
- Download & Complete the application
– Stars/points count only once per level
– Each star (asterisk) = 1 point - Include proof of titles earned – i.e. copies of certificates.
- Come back to this page and fill out your name and contact information and upload your completed application and proof of titles earned.
Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination >>
The Board of Directors will bestow this prestigious honor upon an individual who has dedicated exceptional time and effort in support of the BTCA and the Biewer Terrier breed. This accolade recognizes the recipient’s remarkable contributions, unwavering commitment, and invaluable service that have significantly benefited the club and enhanced the well-being and recognition of the breed. It symbolizes the community’s gratitude and respect for the individual’s outstanding dedication and selfless efforts.
Instructions
Fill out the form below with your name, the nominated member and an overview of why you feel they deserve this award.
Things to consider as criteria:
- This member has given extraordinary time and effort to support the club and the breed!
Outstanding Sportsmanship Award Nomination >>
This award honors individuals who deserve special recognition that have made a difference in the Sport of Purebred Dogs, embody the AKC Code of Sportsmanship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC Member Club. Medallions are awarded solely at the club’s discretion.
AKC has an Outstanding Sportsmanship Award and will acknowledge the BTCA’s recipient as a member club. Outstanding Sportsmanship Award recipients will receive a medallion signifying the award from the AKC and the BTCA. The name of the recipient for each year will be posted on the AKC website.
The Board of Directors will bestow this prestigious honor upon an individual who has dedicated exceptional time and effort in supporting both the Biewer Terrier Club of America and the Biewer Terrier breed.
This accolade recognizes the recipient’s remarkable contributions, unwavering commitment, and invaluable service that have significantly benefited the club and enhanced the well-being and recognition of the breed. It symbolizes the community’s gratitude and respect for the individual’s outstanding dedication and selfless efforts.
Instructions: You must fill out the application in order for your nominee to be considered.
Fill out the form below with your name, the nominated member and an overview of why you feel they deserve this award.
Things to consider as criteria:
- Member in good standing with BTCA and AKC.
- Exhibits good sportsmanship and ethics at all times, both in the show ring and in all matters pertaining to the BTCA.
- Attend and/or participate in as many club activities as possible; carry out all assignments; willing and able to take on extra work or assist other club members when needed.
- Demonstrate a cooperative attitude toward our club members at all times.
- Be considerate, especially of guests and prospective new club members.