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The NKC maintains an annual (calendar) award system for its members. Trophies and Merit Plaques are presented at the Annual Award Banquet, usually held in March of each year.
Eligible dogs must be owned by NKC members in good standing when any score is earned and when trophy is awarded
Award forms are now available on google forms.
If someone is unable to fill out these online forms, a link to an editable and printable pdf is also provided.
Form A (PDF)
Form B (PDF)
Form C (PDF)
Conformation Form (PDF)
Sports Awards (Non-Conformation)
One form per dog, one form per award.
ALPENBLICK OBEDIENCE TROPHY
Donated by David and Coral Denis.
Awarded to the dog of a club member training with the NKC that attains the score closest to 200 pts., that is also High in Trial at CKC, ACK, UKC, or Club Trials. A keeper trophy will be given to the winner.Proof of High in Trial win may be asked for.
Use Form C
NKC FIELD TROPHY
Awarded to the dog gaining most titles in any competition other than conformation, obedience and agility. This award may only be won once by any dog.
Certificate must be available for verification if required.
BEL-ADA TROPHY
On behalf of Eleanor Russell
This trophy is awarded to the dog that has earned the most qualifying legs in agility (from any organization) in the calendar year and which was at the Novice/Starters level at the beginning of that year. This can only be awarded once in a dogs life time.
Use Form C
CASADELORA TROPHY
In memory of Walter and Mary Brown
Awarded to the purebred dog that has earned the most degrees or titles during the calendar year. All CKC, AKC, titles and degrees to be considered (i.e. bench, obedience, tracking, field, etc). There is a limit of any three titles to be counted in any one discipline. Certificates of titles must be available to substantiate claims. In the event of a tie, the dog that earned the titles first will receive the trophy.
Use Form B
DOUBLE DUTCH TROPHY
Donated by Bernadette and Dave van Klaveren
Awarded to the dog not registered with the CKC, attaining the most titles in the calendar year.
Use Form C
THE FOREVER HOME TROPHY
The Forever Home Trophy was donated by NKC members Mary Lou Booth for Siberian Husky Rescue and Ruedi Birenheide for That’ll Do Border Collie Rescue.
Awarded to the rescue dog with the most titles in a calendar year. Titles can be from any organization in any discipline. A rescue dog is defined as a dog from an animal shelter, SPCA, or breed rescue organization. Please note name of rescue or shelter on your application form.
Use Form
IDA ATLEE MEMORIAL TROPHY
In memory of Ida Atlee. Trophy awarded to the member and Shetland Sheepdog earning any CKC obedience in three consecutive trials in the calendar year with the highest aggregate score.
Use Form B.
STAN DYDE TROPHY & JALNA TROPHY
These trophies are awarded based on scores earned at AIOC Club Trials.
Use form B and note your Q’s and titles.
MEADOWMIST OBEDIENCE TROPHY
Awarded to the dog attaining the highest three scores towards any CKC obedience title in Canada in Open B or Utility competition.
Use Form C.
NKC PROTECTION SPORT TROPHY
Donated by Debeau Rottweiler
Awarded to the dog and club member that attains the highest score in a protection sport (IPO, Schutzhund, French Ring, Monia, Etc) Certificate or scorebook must be available if required.
Use Form
Conformation Awards
Please apply for these awards via the conformation form.
One form per dog, one form per award.
DARKISLES SHOW WINNER OF THE YEAR
In memory to CH. Darkisles Jamies Littlest Angel.
Trophy is awarded based on the number of dogs defeated in CKC licensed show.
Bonus points are as follows:
- Best in Show: 25 pts
- Group 1: 20 pts
- Group 2: 15 pts
- Group 3: 10 pts
- Group 4: 5 pts
NKC BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX TROPHY
Awarded on the basis of the number of dogs defeated in CKC shows and of the opposite sex to the winner of the Darkisle Trophy.
Same bonus pointed as for the Darkisle Trophy.
MEADOWMIST SHOW PUPPY TROPHY
The winner will be determined based on the number of defeats within its own breed. 1st in Class, RWM/RWF/WM/WF, BOW, BOB, BOS and best puppy in breed. Puppy must receive at least a 1st in its class. Based on all wins by the puppy before the age of twelve months and will be counted in the calendar year in which the puppy reaches one year of age.
Bonus points awarded as follows:
- Best in Show: 10 pts
- Best Puppy in Show: 10 pts
- Best Puppy in Group: 8 pts
- Group 1: 8 pts
- Group 2: 6 pts
- Group 3: 4 pts
- Group 4: 2 pts
Nigel Scott Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the member it is felt contributed the most towards the club during the past year.
The winner is determined by members’ vote – date TBA.