WRGRC Awards
Revisions
(Proposed Revision 10-10-07)
Any member in good standing of the White River Golden Retriever Club who has attended at least three (3) monthly meetings during the calendar year and is current with dues is eligible for the competitive awards offered by WRGRC. Points are accumulated for each calendar year, except where noted. All competitive awards are based on AKC activities, except in field where non-AKC points will count. Degrees, qualifying legs or conformation achievements won in United Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club competitions may receive awards or recognition but do not count towards competitive trophies.* For the purpose of competitive trophies that may only be won by amateurs, amateur is defined as a person OTHER THAN a professional handler, assistant handler, paid trainer, AKC judge or a person who buys/sells or traffics in dogs as a means of livelihood. If a WRGRC member co-owns a dog with a non- WRGRC member, the dog must reside with the WRGRC member at least half of the time for the member to win competitive awards based on that dog's performance.
Special Awards may be given at the Board's discretion.
All members who receive circulating club competitive trophies must return
them to the Awards Chair every December so that they may be engraved for
the next Awards ceremony. Score sheets must be in by January 10th December 31st, 2007.
For each dog competing for trophies or who are to receive crate tags, score sheets must be submitted to the club Awards Chairman, along with the Award Achievement page stating what awards you think you're eligible for.
*Except in Field where non AKC points will count.
Awards Form
To win an award, you have to ask for an award. For goodness sakes, at least let us know! Fill out this form and send it in to Janet Ripley for the next WRGRC Annual Awards (mailing address is in the "members access" section of the webpage). Club awards and honorifics can be found on this awards page (the one you are currently reading). There is a new point system for these awards. Check out the link to determine if the rules have changed, as they apply to you!
Agility Awards
White River Golden Retriever Club Top Agility Award
White River Golden Retriever Club - 1997
WRGRC Top Agility Dog Trophy Presented to the dog with the most agility points. Awarded annually at the awards banquet.
Combination Awards
Three Way Trophy
White River Golden Retriever Club - 2001 (orig. 1972-2000)
This award is given for achievement in all three phases (obedience, conformation, and field). To compete for this trophy, a dog must first qualify (and a crate plaque is awarded for qualification) over any length of time in all three areas including a minimum of:
- earning an obedience degree
- accumulating 3 points in conformation.
- earn a WC, WCX, JH, SH, or MH leg, or placement in a club trial or AKC licensed or sanctioned trial.
After meeting the above qualifications, then a dog is eligible to compete for the 3-way trophy using the conformation, obedience, and field point systems.
- After qualifying, a dog must win WRGRC 3-way points at least one time in each of the three areas, obedience, conformation, field during the calendar year.
- If all qualification requirements are completed in one calendar year, those achievements and their corresponding points will make the dog eligible to win the 3 way trophy as well as receive the qualification plaque. At least one obedience score must be 190 or above.
If a dog completes the qualification requirements in more than one year, the achievements in the year the dog qualifies and their corresponding points may be used towards winning the 3-way trophy.
1995 dog earns CD.
1996 dog earns 3 conformation points.
1997 dog earns WC (which now makes the dog qualified).
1997 dog earns 2 conformation points.
1997 dog earns CDX with leg of 191.
The WC makes the dog 3 way qualified. The WC also earns one point towards winning the 3 way trophy in 1997 along with the additional conformation wins and the CDX leg. This award replaced the retired Three Way Trophy, which was first presented in 1972 and retired in 2000.
Bekens Missouri Traveler X-tra Mile Challenge Trophy
Beth & Ken McCormack - 1991
The Bekens Missouri Traveler, UDT-WCX - "X-TRA Mile" Challenge Trophy (combined obedience / field award) is awarded to any dog or bitch who earns the title of CDX or TDX along with a WCX. The CDX/TDX and WCX do not have to be earned within any certain time limit. The dog must be owner trained and handled while working toward degrees. The award is presented annually at the banquet.
CH Cara's Moonraker UDT Memorial Trophy
Carolyn Richardson - 1985
Ch Cara's Moonraker UDT Memorial Trophy: This will be awarded to honor the White River Champion UDT dogs. It is a non-competitive award. If there is more than one winner, the award will be shared. The award is presented annually at the awards banquet. The winners will also receive an individual plaque ordered by Carolyn Richardson. This trophy was donated in memory of "Max."
Field of Dreams Award
Susan Steffey - 1997
This award is presented annually to a dog that has successfully participated or competed in three of the following four activities-obedience, field, agility or tracking and completed community service. Points are based on the point system for the various venues and the number of community service hours accumulated. The dog receiving the highest point total wins the award. They must have qualifying scores or titles in three of the following: one qualifying leg in novice, open, or utility: at least a certification in tracking; a qualifying leg in agility; either a WC, WCX, or a qualifying leg towards a junior, senior, or master hunter.
In addition they must have at least six credits or hours in community service/pet therapy. The award is presented annually at the banquet. This award was donated in memory of "U-CD Gandalf's Field of Dreams, CDX, WC."
Sun Dance Raggedy Ann Challenge Trophy
Kris Kothe - 1977
Combination Conformation Obedience Award: The Sun Dance's Raggedy Ann, CDX, Challenge Trophy is awarded to the member whose Golden Retriever earns the most points participating in conformation and obedience during the calendar year. The dog must be awarded WD/WB at two shows thus winning points, and at least two qualifying legs for CD, CDX, or UD. For a dog having a conformation Championship, 2 BOS or BOBs would satisfy the conformation component. TD certification plus a TD pass would qualify as two obedience accomplishments. A TDX pass would also qualify since no pre-certification is given.
Conformation Awards
Amberglo Top Conformation Award
Amberglo Kennels - 1971
The Amberglo Kennels Overall Conformation Trophy requires that the winner must have accumulated at least 15 club points. The dog may be shown by a professional handler or by an amateur or by the combination. The award is presented annually at the banquet.
Top Conformation Bitch Award
Lisa Halcomb - 1986 (orig. 1972-1985)
Top Conformation Bitch of the Year Award to be awarded annually to the bitch accumulating the most points in conformation providing the dog and owner fulfill all criteria of the WRGRC awards and point system. Presented Annually at the banquet. This award replaced the retired Top Conformation Bitch Award, which was first presented in 1972 and retired thirteen years later in 1985.
Tempo Amateur Conformation Award
Sheila & Pete Huser - 1972
The Tempo Golden Amateur Trophy To be awarded annually to the owner-handled Golden Retriever that has the highest score in conformation based on the point system. The winner must be shown or handled by a amateur handler. This award is presented annually at the banquet.
Amateur Second Place Conformation Award
Vagabond Kennels & Violet F Topmiller - 1982 (orig. 1972-1981)
Am Can Ch. Sun Dance Vagabond Lover, CDX, Can CD Conformation Award. To be awarded annually to the 2nd highest score in conformation based on the WRGRC point system. The award is presented annually at the banquet. This award replaced the retired Amateur Second Place Conformation Award, which retired a year earlier, after first being presented in 1972.
Top Junior / Senior Handler Award
Alvin & Pat Ritz - 1978
Top Junior/Senior Handler Trophy: For the junior member accumulating the most points during the junior showmanship and regular conformation classes according to the club's junior point scale. Presented annually at the banquet.
Field Awards
The WRGRC Overall Field Trophy
White River Golden Retriever Club (orig. 1971-1973,1974-1986)
The WRGRC Overall Field Trophy requires that the winner accumulate a minimum of 5 club points including at least one JAM or higher placement, WCX, 2 JH legs, or a SH or MH leg. There is no minimum requirement for other field trophies. This award replaced the retired Fourwinds Annual Field Award, which was donated by White River Golden Retriever Club in 1974. The Fourwinds Annual Field award itself replaced the first retired Way-Rene's Golden Oak Field Award, which was donated by Buckskin Kennels Dick & Judy Collins, first presented in 1971, and subsequently retired in 1973.
Derby Dog of the Year
Carolyn Richardson (orig. 1973-1999)
Derby Dog of the Year Trophy is awarded annually to the dog who wins the highest number of Derby points according to WRGRC point system. A Derby Stake is offered to dogs aged 6 months to 2 years. It is generally the field stake where young dogs start. Since there are so few opportunities for this award to be given, also qualifying would be those young dogs in the same age category that have received a WC or JH. The award is presented annually at the banquet. This award replaced the retired Derby Dog of the Year Award, which was donated by Donated by Barton & Carolyn Richardson in 1973, and subsequently retired in 1999.
Obedience Awards
OTCh Driftwoods Photo Finish Top Obedience Dog Award
White River Golden Retriever Club (orig. 1971-1981,1982-2000)
Overall Top Award: The OTCH Driftwood's Photo Finish Trophy requirements - that winner must have completed a CD and a minimum of 6 club points. If the dog has no CD yet but has a HIT and 6 points, the dog is eligible for the trophy. The club member may be a professional or an amateur. In 2001, this award replaced the retired OTCh Sancy's Georgie Girl UDT Top Obedience Dog Award, which originally donated by Bob and Virginia Ball in 1982, and retired in 2000. This was actually the second top obedience dog trophy, replacing the original CH Sun Dance's Taffetta Doll CPDX Top Obedience Dog Award, retired in 1981 after 10 years of activity. The original award was donated by Bill and Shirley Worley.
Amateur First Place Obedience Award
Vagabond Kennels & Violet F Topmiller (orig. 1972-2000)
The Am. & Can. Ch. Sun Dance's Vagabond Lover, CDX, Can CD Amateur Traveling Trophy for Obedience. Awarded annually to the owner-amateur handled Golden Retriever who accumulates the highest score in obedience, based on the WRGRC club point system. The award is presented annually at the banquet. The replacement shown was presented first in 2001, replacing the original, also donated by Vagabond Kennels & Violet F Topmiller, originally donated in 1972 and retired in 2000.
Top Obedience Dog in Novice A Award
White River Golden Retriever Club
Top Award Performance in Novice A Awarded to the dog accumulating the most points in Novice A competition during the year: This is a perpetual plaque, non retire-able, and the owner must be a member of WRGRC in good standing. Point system follows the club points described above.
Tracking Awards
Goldrush's Feather Fetcher CD TDX, TDX Challenge Award
Steve & Janet Ripley & Feather
Goldrush's Feather Fetcher, CD, TDX Tracking Dog Excellent Challenge Award for the dog and handler earning a TDX in the calendar year. It is to be shared if more than one dog earns a TDX in the year and all winners names shall be engraved on the trophy. It was originally donated in 1985, and is presented annually at the banquet.
Variable Surface Tracker Challenge Award
Steve & Janet Ripley & CT Zoe
CT Cabin Creek's Spring Promise CD WC Variable Surface Tracker Challenge Award. The award is presented to the dog and handler that earns the VST Title in a calendar year. If there is a tie, all names will be engraved and trophy will be shared equally. Presented annually at the awards banquet, and was originally donated in 2005.
CT Cabin Creek's Spring Promise CT Honor Roll
Steve & Janet Ripley & CT Zoe
CT Cabin Creek's Spring Promise CD WC CT Honor Roll presented to the dog and handler that earns the CT Title in a calendar year. If there is a tie, all names will be engraved and trophy will be shared equally. The award is presented annually at the banquet, and was originally donated in 2005.