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Awards Information

The Golden Retriever Club of America offers eight awards or trophies that must be applied for in each year. Some of these are determined by qualifications, some through nominations by GRCA members.  Click on the name of the award for further information and/or application forms.

Deadline February 28 of current year: 

Gold Standard Award

Deadline June 01 of current year: 

Bill Lester Memorial Trophy

Ginger Gotcher Memorial Trophy

Junior Handler of the Year Award

Junior Achievement Award

Vern Bower Humanitarian Award

Deadline GRCA National Specialty of current year:

The Ch/OTCH Wingmasters Ounce of Gold, UDX WC Can. CD Memorial Trophy

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