Elizabeth Hezeau - 1988 - Meritorious Service & 1997 - Pioneer of Dog Agility

Recognized as a handler of the year and the organizer of pre-USDAA® agility exhibitions in the 1980s, Elizabeth was an organizer of the USDAA’s first group, known today as Dallas Agility Working Group (DAWG). She went on to become director for the Center for Canine Sports in Dallas, as well as an instructor at DAWG, and a judge. She was honored as a Pioneer in 1997 and later for her meritorious service.