In 2008, members of the Show Dog world had the opportunity to choose one of their own to recognize for outstanding grooming achievement. Cardinal initiated the process by putting nomination ballots in fall issues of Dog World and Dogs in Review, published by BowTie, Inc. Groomers, breeders, handlers, kennels, trainers and their employees were invited to nominate an outstanding groomer to be Groomer of the Year.
Rachel Corbin was voted Groomer of the Year for her excellence in grooming ability, spirit and attitude, personal integrity, courtesy, sportsmanship, humaneness to animals, professionalism and accomplishments in the show ring over the past year.