Event Trophies
GRCC National Specialty Show & Obedience Trial
Conformation Show
The Nan Gordon Memorial Trophy
donated by Katherine Gordon
THE EILEEN BATTLEY HAT TRICK AWARD
The Eileen Battley “Hat Trick” Award offers recognition to all Golden Retrievers that successfully participate in a minimum of three events at a Golden Retriever Club of Canada National Specialty. This is not a competition. Each qualifier, who applies for this award, will receive a certificate to honour their achievement. As well, the qualifying dogs will be announced at the following year’s Annual General Meeting.
Best of Breed Glenmorag Challenge Trophy
donated by Jim & Olive Taylor
Awarded to the dog or bitch judged Best of Breed. For permanent possession, to be won three (3) times in succession, by the same owner, and the same dog or bitch. In the event that the GRCC ceases to hold a Specialty show, the trophy will revert to the donors.
N.C.MacDonald Challenge Trophy
donated by Cliff MacDonald
Awarded to the dog or bitch judged Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed at the GRCC National Specialty.
De Navilly Challenge Trophy
donated by Fred Coombs
Awarded to the dog or bitch judged Best Canadian Bred at the GRCC National Specialty.
Master Dog Food Trophy
donated by Maple Leaf Mills
Awarded to the dog or bitch judged Best Puppy at the GRCC National Specialty.
Tetlak-Ginwal Trophy
donated by Walter & Ginnie Tetlak
Awarded to the dog or bitch judged Best of Winners at the GRCC National Specialty.
The Tidewater Five-O Trophy
donated by Jill Cairns
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Presented to Winners Dog at the GRCC National Specialty
The Caber Memorial Trophy
donated by Liz & Bruce Russell, Rick Sutkus & Barbara Koenig
In Memory of Am. GCh, Can Ch. Gowrielea’s Highland Games
Presented to Winners Female at the GRCC National Specialty.
Goldenshores Forever Young Best Veteran Trophy
donated by Kim Sheehan
Awarded to the dog or bitch judged Best Veteran at the GRCC National Specialty.
BISS BVISS MBVIS GrCh YBF Goldens Only One “Buck” Memorial Trophy
donated by Mary Bluechardt in memory of “Buck”, National Specialty Best in Breed winner.
Awarded to the dog or bitch judged Best of Opposite Sex Veteran to Best of Breed Veteran at the GRCC National Specialty.
Can/Am Ch Gayhaven Lldiel Can/Am CDX Challenge Trophy
Donated by H. & D. Lavene
Awarded to Best in the Unofficial Field Retriever Class
(formerly First in Field Trial Class)
Best Gun Dog Memorial Trophy
donated by Redgold Golden Retrievers in memory of OTCH U-CD Buchanan Blu Keeza UTD WCX JH Am CD TD WCX JH
Awarded to the Best in the Unofficial Gun Retriever Class.
(formerly to the first place in unofficial Gun Dog class)
Can/Am Ch Ambercroft’s Miss Avaline Perptual Trophy
donated by Marion Lee
Awarded to the Best Junior Handler at the GRCC National Specialty.
OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Rysa-Cuanor Perpetual Trophy
donated by Nan & Katherine Gordon
Awarded to the highest scoring dog in trial at the GRCC National Specialty.
The Ch. Carolee‘s Dear Whiskey CD Memmorial Perpetual Trophy
donated by Shirley Goodman
For the Canadian Show Champion of Record that obtains the highest qualifying score in Novice A or Open A. In case of a tie, a runoff will decide the winner.
GRCC LICENSED FIELD TRIAL
These trophies are to be awarded at the GRCC annual licensed field trial. All trophies remain in the possession of the Club. These trophies were retired in 2020.
Top Puppy
Rim Fire Trophy
donated by Bill Leggett
Top Junior
(Day 1) GRCC CHALLENGE TROPHY donated by The Golden Retriever Club of Canada
(Day 2) THE SMIRNOFF TROPHY donated by Gilbey Canada Inc.
Top Qualifying
Master Dog Food Challenge Trophy
donated by Master Dog Food (Maple Leaf Mills)
Top Open
(Day 1) KIST CHALLENGE TROPHY donated by Mark Saguin
(Day 2) CANADIAN FIELD TRIAL NEWS CHALLENGE TROPHY donated by Canadian Field Trial News
The Christopher4 Burton Perpetual Trophy
donated by Christopher Burton
To be awarded to the Top Junior Golden Retriever who is owner handled by a member of the Golden Retriever Club of Canada.