Field Award of Merit Awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution or encouraged others to make significant contributions to the promotion, preservation or improvement of the natural working abilities of Golden Retrievers. Areas of consideration may include, but are not limited to: education, leadership, service and support to members, non-members and the general public, active participation in, and support of, field activities and events such as: training and training groups, hunting, WC Tests, Hunting Tests or Field Trials. Nominations made by GRCBC members will be referred to the Vice-President, Field by the Awards Chair. The Vice-President Field will recommend a nominee to the GRCBC Executive for approval. Current GRCBC Executive members are not eligible for this Award.