DL-GNA Awards
As an all-volunteer organization, we depend on the generous donation of time and resources from our members and friends in order to pursue our mission. Each year we recognize special contributions with the following awards:
Mentorship Award
The DL-GNA Mentorship Award recognizes a member or non-member who contributes to the success of the breed by assisting someone else with the training and/or testing of their Deutsch Langhaar.
Past winners:
2024 Jeremiah Neitzel
2023 Joe Wapenski
2022 Troy Hohlweck
2021 Mike Talbot and Jacob Zeuske
2020 Mary Wilson
2019 Mary Wilson
2018 Troy Hohlweck
2017 Don Muccilli
2016 Joe and Deb Mella
2015 Mary Wilson
2014 George Croftcheck
2013 Bryan Simmons
Hermann Rohling Stewardship Award
The Hermann Rohling Stewardship Award recognizes a DL-GNA member or non-member who exemplifies stewardship of the breed by taking action to promote or benefit the breed in any way other than training and testing Deutsch Langhaars.
Past winners:
2024 Jack Zimmerly
2023 Tom Marron
2022 Al White
2021 Jack Sudyk
2020 Mike McMullen
2019 Joe Mella & Jeff Tichota
2018 Ron Figler
2017 Tom Dafnis
2016 Cathy Buenzow
Ron Danielson Volunteer Award
The Ron Danielson Volunteer Award was created in memory of a tireless and dedicated DL-GNA member who was always willing to volunteer his time to help our breed and the breed club. This award recognizes a DL-GNA member who selflessly volunteers their time to help with club events/activities/projects throughout the year.
Past winners:
2024 Kelsey Schlidt
2023 Leigh Neitzel
2022 Joe Wapenski
2021 Jennifer Wapenski
2020 Matthew Bathke
2019 Vic Zwierlein
2018 Joe & Deb Mella