ABC National Dual Award – W.E. Stevenson Sr. Memorial
2025 National Dual Award Winner
NAFC DC GFC3 RFC5 AFC
Bamajama Willy’s Sassie Sadie
“SADIE”
O: Barb & Wayne Pepin; H: Bob Burchett
The W.E. Stevenson Sr. Memorial Award
Trophy
1963 – today
The ABC has celebrated “dual dogging it” at the Nationals from the very beginning. At the first combined show and field trial in 1943, a prize was offered for the best-looking dual-purpose dog. An advertisement credited Aotrou MacEochaidh as the early standout, placing 1st in All-Age and 1st in the Novice show class, even before he later earned his titles.
In 1944, the ABC formalized the concept by offering an engraved bronze plaque for the new Dual Award, supported by a point system requiring dogs to earn recognition in both show and field. While no official winner was recorded that year, the framework established the award’s purpose: honoring the Brittany that best represents the breed’s complete standard—form and function.
The W.E. Stevenson Sr. Memorial Award name was added to the Dual Award in 1963, when a rotating trophy was first introduced in his honor. The first engraved name on that perpetual trophy was for Towsey’s Bub, the 1963 Dual Award winner. The trophy was donated by James B. Bell in memory of W.E. Stevenson Sr., recognizing his dedication to the breed and his success in both field and show competitions.
Notable early recipients included:
| Year | Dog | Show Result | Field Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Allamuchy Valley Addie | 1st Limited Class | 1st Open All-Age |
| 1949 | Allamuchy Valley Uno | Reserve Winners | 2nd Open All-Age |
| 1956 | Holley Haven Duchess | Best of Opposite Sex | Placed Amateur stake |
| 1957 | Towsey | 1st Novice Class | 1st Open All-Age |
As the Nationals grew, the Dual Award point system was updated multiple times to reflect new stakes and events, including major revisions in 1958 and 1963, and the addition of the Gun Dog Championship to the point system in 1995.
The ABC may designate Dual Dog of the Annual Show and Trial to any dog that has amassed the most points for his or her performance in the National Specialty Show and Field Trials. In case of a tie, preference will be given to the Open All Age Championship, then the Amateur All Age Championship then to the Open Gun Dog Championship.
The points upon which the dog is to be chosen shall be based on the following scales for field trials and show performance and the points obtained in each shall be totaled. Dogs must receive points from both the show and field. Only the higher show points received will be considered but all field points received shall be allowed in the final tabulation.
| Field Trial Placements | Points | |||
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | |
| Open All Age Championship | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Amateur All Age Championship | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Open Gun Dog Championship | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Walking Gun Dog Championship | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Amateur Gun Dog Championship | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Amateur Walking Gun Dog Championship | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Specialty Show Placements | Points | |||
| Best of Breed | 6 | |||
| Best of Opposite Sex | 5 | |||
| Select Dog or Bitch | 4 | |||
| Best of Winners | 4 | |||
| Winners Dog or Bitch | 3 | |||
| Reserve Winners Dog or Bitch | 2 | |||
| Award of Merit | 3 | |||
| Any class placement with 5 or more entries | 2 | 1 | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Any class placement with 4 entries | 1 | 1/2 | 1/4 | |
| Any class placement with 3 entries | 1/2 | 1/4 | ||
| Any class placement with 2 entries | 1/4 | |||
| If there is a single entry in a class | 0 | |||
No points are awarded for participation in Parade of Champions, Stud Dog or Brood Bitch, or any other non-regular classes with multiple dog entries.
The single highest point value earned in the show will be the one used in calculating the award.
The Dual Award scoring system has been revised over time to keep pace with the growth of the Nationals and changes in competition formats. Across all versions, the consistent principle has been that a dog must demonstrate excellence in both the show ring and the field.
1944 Point System (Original)
Show Points
| Show Result | Points |
|---|---|
| Best of Breed (BOB) | 4 |
| Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) | 3 |
| Winners | 3 |
| Reserve Winners | 2 |
| 1st in regular class | 1 |
| Champions entered | 2 |
Field Points
| Stake / Placement | Points |
|---|---|
| All-Age 1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th | 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 |
| Open Derby 1st / 2nd / 3rd | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| Open Puppy 1st / 2nd | 2 / 1 |
Minimum required: 6 total points
Requirement: points must come from both show and field
1958 Revision (Expanded Stakes)
The system was updated to include points for additional National-level competitions, including the National Championship, National Amateur, and Futurity.
Scoring Overview
| Category | Points / Notes |
|---|---|
| Adult field placements | scaled at 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 |
| Futurity | began at 4 points |
| Show awards | ranged from 5 (Best of Breed) to 1 (1st in class) |
Rule Updates
| Rule | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Must score in both show + field | maintains dual-purpose requirement |
| Only highest show placement counts | prevents stacking show points |
| All field placements count | allows multiple field placements to accumulate |
Recorded Winners (1958–1961)
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1958 | Dingo’s Little Mike |
| 1959 | Dingo’s Little Mike |
| 1960 | Penny’s Happy Pepi |
| 1961 | Dingo’s Little Mike |
1963 Revision (Show Futurity Era)
A further revision was needed when the Show Futurity began in 1963.
| Change | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Only adult field wins carried points | ensured Futurity did not distort field scoring |
| Show points updated so class winners earned points only if they defeated at least one dog | reflected increased class sizes |
1995 Addition
| Update | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gun Dog Championship added | incorporated into Dual Award point system |
ABC National Dual Award Winner
The W.E. Stevenson Sr. Memorial
YEAR DOG OWNER NATIONAL TITLES
2025 NAFC DC GFC4 RFC6 AFC Bamajama Willy's Sassy Sadie Barb Pepin DVM & Wayne Pepin 2023 NAFC
2024 NAWGDC GCH DC AFC Cedar Glen Disruptin' The Peace Billy & Hali Jones 2025 NAFC DC
2023 NAFC DC GFC3 RFC4 Bamajama Willy's Sassy Sadie Barb Pepin DVM & Wayne Pepin 2023 NAFC
2022 NWGDCH/DC/GCH NMR Labyrinth Late Night Summer Skye, SH Vickie Manifold & Nickie Redick 2022 NWGDC
2021 not awarded
2020 NGDC/GFC/DC/AFC HOPES CHIEF OF CROSSCREEK WAYNE PEPIN, POLLY & BOB WEST
2019 NGDC/GCH/DC TURNING POINTS SHENANIGANS JULIE NELSON-CLAYPOOL 2019 NGDC
2018 NGDC/GFC/DC HOPES CHIEF OF CROSSCREEK WAYNE PEPIN, POLLY & BOB WEST 2018 NGDC
2017 DC TURNINGPTS LANDSLIDE JULIE NELSON
2016 not awarded
2015 not awarded
2014 NAFC/DC/AFC MTB CABO RITA DE SCIPIO TOM WHITE & MARGARET HORSTMEYER 2012 NAFC
2013 DC/AFC MTB SCIPIO'S HOT SHOT OF WHIZKI TOM WHITE & MARGARET HORSTMEYER
2012 DC/AFC MTB CABO RITA DE SCIPIO TOM WHITE & MARGARET HORSTMEYER
2011 DC/AFC MTB CABO RITA DE SCIPIO TOM WHITE & MARGARET HORSTMEYER
2010 DC/AFC TJ'S SINGLE SHOT OF SCIPIO TOM WHITE & MARGARET HORSTMEYER
2009 DC/AFC TJ'S SINGLE SHOT OF SCIPIO TOM WHITE & MARGARET HORSTMEYER
2008 CH SHADOW ATTACK PHIL DANGERFIELD
2007 DC/AFC JAYHAWKER TEQUILA WITH A TWIST JESSICA CARLSON HOF 2008 NSS
2006 DC/AFC TERRA'S CABO WABO TOM WHITE & MARGARET HORSTMEYER
2005 CH JAYHAWKER TEQUILA WITH A TWIST JESSICA CARLSON & ED TILLSON HOF 2008 NSS
2004 not awarded
2003 not awarded
2002 not awarded
2001 not awarded
2000 not awarded
1999 not awarded
1998 NGDC/DC/AFC WINCHESTER OF HANGING JAZE BO ACKERMAN 1995 & 1999 NGDC
1997 FC/AFC TEQUILA’S JOKER ED TILLSON HOF 1997 NFC
1996 DC/AFC MASKED SHOSHONI WAR CHIEF KEN WINDOM
1995 not awarded
1994 DC/AFC RC’S SUNDANCER ROB & CAROL RICHTER HOF
1993 DC/AFC OJIBWA’S DLD BANDIT PAUL KATZEL HOF 1993 NAFC
1992 not awarded
1991 DC/AFC BI-MAR CINNABAR CINDY KARL & CAROL JOHNSON
1990 not awarded
1989 DC ROYAL BRITT STARBUCK OF AUTEN AL VAN WIEREN HOF
1988 DC/AFC LOBO’S COTTON CANDY BOB & LOU LANHAM HOF 1988 NAFC
1987 not awarded
1986 DC RENEGADE’S KANSAS KID DIANA KUBITZ HOF 1992 NAFC
1985 not awarded
1984 not awarded
1983 not awarded
1982 not awarded
1981 DC TOMAR’S BAN-DEE SAM CULLEN HOF 1981 NFC
1980 DC/AFC CINNABAR’S AMI ROC DE’EDWARDS CHUCK ALFF HOF 1980 NFC
1979 DC PEPPER’S PRINCE PENNINGTON
1978 DC PERRY’S RUSTIC PRINCE LESTER MAY HOF 1978 NFC
1977 DC ROCKBROOKS ANDY O’DEE FRYS
1976 DC PERRY’S RUSTIC PRINCE LESTER MAY HOF 1978 NFC
1975 NAFC/DC/AFC HELLO DOLLY-MISS KAER LESTER MAY HOF 1974 & 1975 NAFC
1974 NFC/DC/AFC BAN-DEE WAYNE & GLORIA OLIVER HOF 1973 & 1974 NFC
1972 FC BRANDY’S BULLET BILL NORVELL 1973 NAFC
1971 DC CHAR-LEE O’DEE FRANCIS CLASEN HOF 1971 NAFC
1970 DC CHAR-LEE O’DEE FRANCIS CLASEN HOF 1971 NAFC
1969 FC GRINGO DE BRIT TIM POLING HOF 1969 & 1970 NAFC
1968 not awarded
1967 not awarded
1966 DC HOLLEY HAVEN CASEY HENREY HOLLEYOAK
1965 not awarded
1964 DC TIGAR’S JOCKO JOHN MUNSON HOF 1964 NAFC
1963 TOWSEY’S BUB MARVIN NELSON 1966 NAFC
1962 not awarded
1961 DINGO'S LITTLE MIKE GEORGE WILSON
1960 PENNY'S HAPPY PEPI ART PARKER
1959 DINGO'S LITTLE MIKE GEORGE WILSON
1958 DINGO'S LITTLE MIKE GEORGE WILSON
1957 TOWSEY T. BLACK 1955,1957,1959 NFC
1956 HOLLEY HAVEN DUCHESS HENRY HOLLEYOAK 1954 NAFC
1955 not awarded
1954 not awarded
1953 not awarded
1952 not awarded
1951 not awarded
1950 not awarded
1949 ALLAMUCH VALLEY UNO ALAN SUYVESANT
1948 not awarded
1947 ALLAMUCH VALLEY ADDIE ALAN SUYVESANT 1947 NFC
1946 not awarded
1945 not awarded
1944 not awarded
1943 AOTROU MAC EOCHAIDH CHESTER KEOGH 1943 NFC