Annual Awards
GUNDOG CLUB OF WA INC - SHOW DOG OF THE YEAR
This prestigious award is presented annually at the Gundog Club of WA (Inc) AGM.
It has been ongoing since 2013 when The Governor’s Retrieving Shield was retired.
Points are awarded at all Championship Shows in WA, in which all gundogs can compete
Shows held outside the Metro Area score half points.
| Placing | Points |
| Best in Group | 20 |
| Runner-Up In Group | 15 |
| Best Exhibit at a Gundog Club Open Show or Parade | 10 |
| Runner-Up Best Exhibit at a Gundog Club Open Show or Parade | 7 |
| Best In Show | 5 |
| Runner-Up In Show | 3 |
2023 – Awarded to D Wilkes & P Clarke's
Ch Staryanks Its Written Nthstars - Cocker Spaniel (American)
Retrieving Awards
GUNDOG CLUB OF WA INC - RETRIEVING DOG OF THE YEAR
This prestigious award is presented annually at the Gundog Club of WA (Inc) AGM.
It has been ongoing since 2013 when The Governor’s Retrieving Shield was retired.
Points are awarded for 1st and 2nd places at all Retrieving trials held in WA,
in which all gundogs can compete.
| Place | Novice | Restricted | All Age | Championship (State or National) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 points |
| Second | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 points |
2023 – Awarded to Mrs H Ellis'
RT Ch Ellishea Wyatts Flash (AI) CM - Golden Retriever
PATRICIA MCKENNA MEMORIAL TROPHY
DONATED BY THE GUNDOG CLUB OF WA in 2023.
This trophy is awarded in honour of former Life Member, dedicated Club Committee member and Club Trainer. Pat and her mother Frances were instrumental in the start of Obedience and Retrieving with the Club in the 1950s. Pat was passionate about the Cocker Spaniel breed and exhibited them in Show and Retrieving.
Awarded to the winner of the first Gundog Club of WA (Inc) All Age Stake of the year.
2024 – Awarded to Mrs K Webster's
RT Ch Brigodee Diamonds Bow Ty N Tux CM - Labrador Retriever
BRINN MEMORIAL TROPHY
DONATED BY JEAN & DAVE HENDERSON in 1991
NYRRAE GOLDENMADOCK (aka BRINN) – GOLDEN RETRIEVER whelped November 1984
"Brinn was a gift from Val Rayner at the beginning of 1985, partly in thanks for looking after his litter of 10 and partly because it was near my birthday which I was trying to forget. Brinn was a gorgeous dog, the epitome of the loving, laid-back Golden. We thought we might try some Retrieving with him, but he seemed more interested in lying on his back getting his tummy tickled. However, at the age of three it all clicked and we entered a few trials with some success, and a win in the final Gundog Club of WA trial of 1988 held good prospects for the future. Sadly, it was not to be, and due to the rapid deterioration of a previously controlled problem we had to say goodbye to our much loved companion. At that time there were no trophies for the lower levels of Retrieving, so we decided to provide a trophy for the last Gundog Club of WA Novice Trial of the year – a lasting tribute to our quiet achiever.” Jean Henderson.
Awarded to the winner of the last Gundog Club of WA Novice Stake of the year.
2024 – Awarded to Alex Deasy's
Conrhenny Poetry In Motion - Golden Retriever
FRANCES MCKENNA MEMORIAL TROPHY
First awarded in 1996
This trophy is dedicated to former Committee member, Cocker Spaniel and dog training enthusiast.
Awarded to the winner of the last Gundog Club of WA Restricted Stake of the year.
2024 – Awarded to Mrs M Hankinson's
Boomermagic Back On Line RN NRD SWN - Labrador Retriever
STERN-GLORY ALL AGE TROPHY
DONATED BY MAGGIE HANKINSON in 2020
"In memory of Labrador Retrievers Gr RT Ch OC Altiquin Stern RN TD ADM JDM (Guinness) and Gr RT Ch OC Altiquin Glory RN TD ADM ADO JDM JDO (Glory) my first two dogs to compete in All Age stakes. Imported from Altiquin Kennels in Ireland, they excelled in a variety of dog sports and gained multi awards for Top Retrieving Dog: Guinness – 2005 2006 2007 2008 and Glory - 2009 2010 2011 2012. They were also the first two WA dogs to achieve Grand Retrieving Champion titles. They produced one litter of five, the first Boomermagic litter, with four attaining Retrieving Champion titles and one also a Grand Retrieving Champion in addition to many Obedience and Agility titles". Maggie Hankinson
Awarded to the winner of the last Gundog Club of WA All Age Stake of the year.
2024 – Awarded to Mrs M Hankinson's
RT CH Boomermagic Solar Flare JDM JDO AD SWA RM - Labrador Retriever,