The Central Ohio Kennel Club is accepting submissions for our 2024 Youth Award.
The winner of our 2024 Youth Award will receive $1,000.00
Qualifications for eligibility:
Entrant must be a resident of the United States (50 states including District of Columbia)
Entrant must be at least 9 years old and under 21 years old as of entry deadline December 21, 2024 – (that is, born between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2015)
Entrant must have competed in AKC-sanctioned events, including but not limited to conformation, obedience, rally, agility, tracking, field trial, scent work or AKC title recognition program (including participation with dogs with PAL, Canine Partners, and FSS numbers)
Entrant must submit a typed essay between 300 and 600 words describing their involvement in canine sports and its role in the young person’s life; along with information about school participation, extracurricular events, community activities, and future goals beyond school
A cover page must be included with the essay and contain the entrant’s name, date of birth, mailing address (Street, City, State, and ZIP Code), AKC Junior Handler number (if available), telephone number with area code, and email address (if available)
Essay cannot include any images or photos, nor can there be any links to online media sites.
Entries must be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on December 31, 2024, and may be submitted electronically as an attached PDF file (including cover page) to cokcyouthaward@gmail.com or printed and mailed via first class U.S. Postal Service to:
COKC Youth Award Committee
89 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43214
The COKC Youth Award Committee will select a winner and their decision will be final.
Winner will be notified by January 31, 2025
See the Central Ohio Kennel Club Facebook page for more details.