astrid Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So last year Molly was asked to write an article for the AKC Gazette about Junior Handling, and life with a rare breed. It was published in the April 2010 issue, and a few months later the AKC decided to submit it for a Dog Writers Association of America award. All submissions have to be reviewed by a panel of 3 judges and nominated, so we didn't think it would make it through that round. Apparently, it did. And we thought it was nominated in the Junior Writers category--- it was judged and nominated in the Editorial Category, (scroll down to category #19) and then cross-nominated in the Junior Writers category. This afternoon I got a call from the DWAA "requesting Molly's presence at the Awards Dinner and Ceremony" on the Sunday before Westminster at the Affinia Mahattan Hotel. She won something--- don't know which category, but we are stunned. Of course, Molly and I immediately freaked out about what we would wear!! :001_smile: She writes about being homeschooled in the article, so I just thought I'd share and say "YAY FOR HOMESCHOOLING!!" Astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm afraid I'm no help with the fashion question, but I wanted to say congratulations. Way to represent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So cool! Way to go, Molly!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Congratulations! :party: I have no clue what you should wear though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 It's Manhattan, wear black, just kidding. :D I think a dress that is a little dressy but comfortable. She needs to be able to stand up and walk without pulling at her dress or moving funny in high heels. Think pictures. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Any chance they have pictures from last years dinner somewhere on the internet? Or even just of the award winners? And congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 So cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Any chance they have pictures from last years dinner somewhere on the internet? Or even just of the award winners? And congratulations! This. It was my first thought. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I did a quick search and while I didn't find pictures, I did see that it's held at the same hotel every year. You could call the hotel and ask them what the event's dress code has been in the past. I would recommend black, demure, but dressy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Basically, you need to wear something a bit dressy... but you need to know "how" dressy. Black Tie usually means a tuxe for a man, but it could mean tea-length or long formal for a woman... although cocktail may be appropriate. Don't be afraid of color... "black" is always in style, but there is nothing wrong with a young girl dressing in a color that suits her (I'd probably avoid bright red, but there is nothing wrong with a spft pink, deep purple, soft yellow, sage-green). Sorry, all of my points of reference are for political affairs, in which case I would be wearing either a long formal or tea-length. I'd wear a cocktail dress if it were a nice dinner party, but not a formal dinner event. Good places to look are bridesmaid selections ... there are inexpensive dresses that look nice :D Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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