AWPGA 2023 Junior Event Grants Application

AWPGA 2023 Junior Event Grant Application
Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Finals

The AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Competition.

AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition

The AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition.

AKC National Owner Handler Series (NOHS) Finals

The AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the Royal Canin NOHS Finals Competition.

NAVHDA Invitational

AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the NAVHDA Invitational.

To find more information specific to each grant available or to begin your application process, simply select/check the box(es) below that pertain to your interest.
I would like to apply for the following Grant(s):*

Westminster Junior Showmanship FinalsAKC National Junior Showmanship CompetitionAKC National Owner Handler Series (NOHS) FinalsNAVHDA Invitational
Westminster Junior Showmanship Finals

The AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Competition.

Requirements for Applicants:

Applicants must have been a member of the AWPGA for the 2023 year.

Applicants must attend and compete in the 2023 Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Competition, to be held in 2024 to receive the Event Grant.

Applicants are required to handle a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at the Event and must have qualified for the event with wins while exhibiting a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Applicant must appear on the list of qualifying juniors as published by Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Championship Qualifiers.

If multiple applications are received, the highest ranked Junior (per Canine Chronicle as of the end of the Qualifying Period) shall receive the Event Grant.

Applications must be received by the Junior Committee Coordinator, who will then forward copies of the application to the AWPGA Board for review.

Deadline: Requests from those applying for the Junior Event Grant (Westminster Junior Showmanship Competition) need to be sent to the AWPGA Junior Program Coordinator no later than thirty (30) days after the end of the Qualifying Period. If no Junior Member qualifies to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and will be rolled over into the subsequent year.

Note: The AKC does not allow for any junior handler that competes in Junior Showmanship competition to receive monetary awards; however, scholarships and event grants to cover travel expenses are allowable. In order to insure that the AWPGA Event Grant does NOT violate the AKC regulations for our Junior Members who compete in Junior Showmanship events, the AWPGA shall follow the following procedure: Once the 2024 Westminster KC Junior Showmanship Competition has been held, the parent or legal guardian of the recipient shall provide to the AWPGA Treasurer an invoice for travel expenses that shall be covered in an amount of $300.00. The check shall be issued and recorded as the 2023 Westminster KC Junior Event Grant.
Please list ONLY Qualifying Jr Showmanship Wins* for WKC including date & name of show. *
*Qualifying wins are when the Junior was exhibiting/handling a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition

The AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition 2023.

Requirements for Applicants:

Applicants must have been a member of the AWPGA for the 2023 year.

Applicants must attend and compete in the AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition in 2023 to receive the Event Grant.

Applicants are required to handle a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon at the Event and must have qualified for the event with wins while exhibiting a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Applicant must appear on the list of qualifying juniors as published by AKC National Junior Showmanship Championship Qualifiers.

If multiple applications are received, the highest ranked Junior (per Canine Chronicle as of the end of the Qualifying Period) shall receive the Event Grant.

Applications must be received by the Junior Committee Coordinator, who will then forward copies of the application to the AWPGA Board for review.

Deadline: A Junior Event Grant for the AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition needs to be sent to the AWPGA Junior Program Coordinator no later than 2 weeks after the cutoff for the Qualifying Period. If no Junior Member qualifies to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and will be rolled over into the subsequent year.

Note: The AKC does not allow for any junior handler that competes in Junior Showmanship competition to receive monetary awards; however, scholarships and event grants to cover travel expenses are allowable. In order to insure that the AWPGA Event Grant does NOT violate the AKC regulations for our Junior Members who compete in Junior Showmanship events, the AWPGA shall follow the following procedure: Once the 2023 AKC National Junior Showmanship Competition has been held, the parent or legal guardian of the recipient shall provide to the AWPGA Treasurer an invoice for travel expenses that shall be covered in an amount of $300.00. The check shall be issued and recorded as the 2023 AKC National Junior Showmanship Event Grant.
Please list ONLY Qualifying AKC Nat'l Jr Showmanship Wins* including date, name of show. *
*Qualifying wins are when the Junior was exhibiting/handling a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Cumulative GPA*
Royal Canin National Owner Handled Series (NOHS) Competition

The AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the Royal Canin NOHS Competition in 2023.

Requirements for Applicants:

Applicants must have been a member of the AWPGA for the 2023 year.

Applicants must attend and compete in the Royal Canin NOHS Competition with a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. This Recipient must be the primary handler and the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon must rank in the final top 10 NOHS as reported by Canine Chronicle for the 2023 Qualifying Period.

If multiple applications are received, the AWPGA Board shall evaluate which Junior Member obtained the highest number of points on a qualifying wirehaired pointing griffon.

Applications must be received by the Junior Committee Coordinator who will then forward copies of the application to the AWPGA Board for review.

Deadline: A Junior Event Grant application for the NOHS Finals Competition at Royal Canin 2023 needs to be sent to the AWPGA Junior Program Coordinator no later than 2 weeks after the cutoff for the Qualifying Period. If no Junior Member(s) qualifies to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and will be rolled over into the subsequent year.

Note: The AKC does not allow for any junior handler that competes in Junior Showmanship competition to receive monetary awards; however, scholarships and event grants to cover travel expenses are allowable. In order to insure that the AWPGA Event Grant does NOT violate the AKC regulations for our Junior Members who compete in Junior Showmanship events, the AWPGA shall follow the following procedure: Once the 2023 Royal Canin National Owner Handled Series Finals Competetion Event Grant has been held, the parent or legal guardian of the recipient shall provide to the AWPGA Treasurer an invoice for travel expenses that shall be covered in an amount of $300.00. The check shall be issued and recorded as the 2023 Royal Canin National Owner Handled Series Finals Competetion Event Grant.
Were all NOHS wins obtained solely by the AWPGA Junior Handler?*

NoYes
If the answer above was "No", how many of the NOHS points were obtained solely by the AWPGA Junior Handler?
NAVHDA Invitational

The AWPGA is pleased to provide this application for the Junior Awards Program. The chosen applicant will receive a $300.00 Event Grant to be applied towards reimbursement of expenses associated with traveling to compete at the NAVHDA Invitational.

Requirements for Applicants:

Applicants must have been a member of the AWPGA for the 2023 year and must qualify for the Event personally handling a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

The applicant must attend and compete in the NAVHDA Invitational with a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and must have qualified as the sole handler of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

Applications must be received by the Junior Committee Coordinator by December 31, 2023, who will then forward copies of the application(s) to the AWPGA Board for review. If multiple applications are received, the the highest qualifying score earned by the Junior Handler and his/her wirehaired pointing griffon will determine Grant placement.

Deadline: The deadline for qualifying is December 31 of each year. The grant payable for the NAVHDA Invitational is paid out in the subsequent year. If no Junior Member qualifies to compete, or are unable to attend, the funds shall remain unused and will be rolled over into the subsequent year. Example- the 2023 applicant shall have qualified in 2023 to compete in the Invitational which shall be held in 2024.

Note: The AKC does not allow for any junior handler that competes in Junior Showmanship competition to receive monetary awards; however, scholarships and event grants to cover travel expenses are allowable. In order to insure that the AWPGA Event Grant does NOT violate the AKC regulations for our Junior Members who compete in AKC Junior Showmanship Events, the AWPGA shall follow the following procedure: Once the NAVHDA Invitational has been held, the parent or legal guardian of the recipient shall provide to the AWPGA Treasurer an invoice for travel expenses that shall be covered in an amount of $300.00. The check shall be issued and recorded as the 2023 NAVHDA Invitational Event Grant.

Contact Information
Applicant's Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Applicant's Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Applicant/Guardian's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Applicant/Guardian's E-mail*

Confirmation Email
WPG's Full Registered Name*
Example: GCH CH Wirehaired Pointing Griffon JH CGC TKI DNA TDX
Name of Individual Completing this Form*
Name of Applicant/Parent/Guardian/Etc
Date Submitted*

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AWPGA 2023 Junior Event Grant Application