Awards and Competitions

Young Kennel Club Awards and competitions for our YKC members.
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Young Kennel Club Pat Dufty Legacy Award 

The Young Kennel Club Pat Dufty Legacy Award recognises an individual or group of volunteers who have positively influenced the Young Kennel Club through their voluntary work. It is announced at Crufts each year.

Young Kennel Club Pat Dufty Legacy Award
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Young Person of the Year Award

Our annual awards celebrate young people who transform the lives of others. Whether it's mentoring other young people, fundraising or campaigning, all our winners have the desire to make a difference and improve the lives of dogs.

Young Person of The Year Award
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Richard Barker Memorial Shield

The Richard Barker Memorial Shield is awarded at Crufts to the young kennel club overall winner of the Dog Groomer of the Year. 

Richard Barker Memorial Shield
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Artist of the year

Do you love painting or drawing? We hold our YKC Artist of the Year competition annually to highlight the incredible talent and creativity of our members - make sure you enter! 

Artist of the year
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Step-by-step drawings

Have a go at drawing some of your favourite breeds, with our step-by-step drawing guides. From Dalmatian to Dobermann, we've got breeds from each group for you to try.

Drawings
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Colouring in and games

Fancy a crossword or some colouring in to pass a rainy afternoon? We have lots of templates for you to  download easily and get to work. 

Colouring in and games
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