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American Kennel Club Awards the 2021 Junior Versatility Scholarships

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for all dogs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Junior Versatility Scholarships. The scholarships are generously offered by Carolyn and Gary Koch in memory of GCHP Hill Country’s Let ‘s Get Ready to Rumble, Elizabeth Fletcher in memory of her mother Doris A. Hall, the NC Triangle Judges Education Group, and the AKC National Junior Organization. The AKC awarded the AKC Junior Versatility Scholarships to the top ten Juniors who competed in a minimum of three different competitive AKC Events. The dates of competition were July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021. The American Kennel Club thanks each donor for making this possible.

“We are pleased to recognize these standout Junior Handlers who participate in various AKC sports,” said Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President of AKC Sports & Events. “The hard work, dedication and passion for dogs that they have shown is amazing to see. We are happy to acknowledge their accomplishments and look forward to seeing the mark they leave in the world of dog sports.”

The 2021 Winners

First Place
Amelia Greninger from Buffalo, MN. Amelia competed with her Golden Retrievers and her Belgian Malinois in Agility, Rally and Scent Work. She will receive a $3,000 Scholarship.

Second Place
David Frasca from Weldon Spring, MO, competed with his Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdog and Standard Schnauzer in Agility, Rally and Obedience. He will receive a $2,500 Scholarship.

Third Place
Jada Sawhney from Punta Gorda, FL. Jada competed with her Golden Retrievers and Border Collie in Agility, Rally and Fast CAT. She will receive a $2,000 Scholarship.

Fourth Place
Danielle Wagner from Savage, MN. Danielle competed with her Border Collie in Agility, Rally Obedience and Dock Diving. She will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Fifth Place
Skylar Claycomb from Springfield, VA. Skylar competed with a Siberian Husky and Belgian Malinois in Junior Showmanship, CAT, Fast CAT, and Scent Work. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Sixth Place
Clare Kluck is from Stevens Point, WI. Clare competed with her Australian Shepherds and German Shepherd Dog in Rally, Fast CAT, Agility, Obedience and Junior Showmanship, as well as Virtual Obedience. Additionally, she earned a CGC and Trick Dog titles. She will receive a $750 scholarship.

Seventh Place
Autumn Maine is from Sumerduck, VA. Autumn competed with her Labrador Retrievers in Junior Showmanship, Fast CAT, CAT and Rally. She will receive a $500 scholarship.

Eighth Place
Sela Cooper from Collierville, TN competed with her Vizsla in Fast CAT, Agility and Rally. She will receive a $250 scholarship.

Ninth Place
Ashley Barron, from Adamstown, MD competed with her Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Border Collie and Shetland Sheepdog in Junior Showmanship, Rally, CAT and Fast CAT. She will receive a $200 scholarship.

Tenth Place
Brianna Bedrosian, from Long Grove, IL competed with her Papillon in Agility, Rally and Junior Showmanship. She will receive a $200 scholarship.

To learn more about the Junior Recognition Program, visit
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/junior-showmanship/junior-recognition-program/.

 

 

 

 

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