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	A 2005 Sofia Silva Award Presentation The Sofia Silva award is given to recognize those individuals who have preformed with a determined sense of duty and responsibility by assisting in saving a life. In 2005 Edwin Grant wins Sofia Silva Award Master Game Warden Edwin Grant, from North Carolina, is a quiet professional. One of the most natural dog handlers NBTI President, Kevin Kocher, has ever had the opportunity to train with. He was presented the Sofia Silva Award for his work on the Eric Rudolph (Olympic Bomber) case. Everyone knows Mr. Rudolph was caught at a trash dumpster, few have heard how his camps were found. Edwin was able to backtrack from the scene of the arrest, to those camps. His actions on that day may have helped save many lives. It reflects his dedication to working Bloodhounds. Pictured is Edwin and Pam, Sophia's sister embracing. Read about Edwin Grant Click Here What is the Sofia Silva Award ? The National Bloodhound Training Institute’s Award is our way of brining honor to the Silva family and Sofia’s memory. Sofia was a child who was taken from us by a serial killer. In her short life, she touched so many people and should never be forgotten. This award will serve to keep not only Sofia’s memory alive, but a reminder of all the children who have been taken from us. This is at the heart of all we train for. TO READ ABOUT THIS CASE CLICK HERE The Sofia Silva award is given to recognize those individuals who have preformed with a determined sense of duty and responsibility by assisting in saving a life. NBTI's First Reciepients of the Sofia Silva Award Sofia's Parents, NBTI Recipients, and NBTI Founders Left to right: Sheriff Howard Smith, Battallion Chief,Terry Snellings, Kevin Kocher, Mr. and Mrs. Silva, Dectective Mark Holmes, and Robin Monroe-Kocher Nominate a dog team for the Sofia Silva Award Do you know a dog team that was instrumental in saving of a life, or impacted a search that lead to success? Do you know a dog team that has done an outstanding trail? Help us recognize you or the successful dog team by contacting us CLICK HERE \| Return Home \| Seminar Info \| Our Services Contact Us \| Great Links \| Evaluations and Standards \| Free Training Downloads \| Sofia Silva Award \| What's Missing? \| Catalog \|