The Cairns City Kennel Club recognises the outstanding efforts of individual members each year at the Club’s annual trophy presentation evening. These trophies recognise individual dog’s achievements in conformation or dog sports. In addition the Club also awards special recognition to club members who have an individual outstanding contribution to the club.

Special awards and trophies

Life Membership
Honorary Life Membership is recognized by the Cairns City Kennel Club as the highest recognition that can be awarded to a club member whose exceptional service, outstanding contribution has a provided measurable benefit to the club over an extended period of time.

Life Membership is awarded to a single member at the Club’s Annual General Meeting. Nominations are made in writing the President. For a list of recipients see Life Members.

Dog Sport trophies

  • Jumping
  • Agility
  • Agility Games
  • Obedience
  • Rally
  • Scent works
  • Tricks
  • Jody Brown Dog Sports Award

Conformation trophies

The following trophies are based on the results from the six dog CCKC shows.  To be eligible the dog must be owned or co-owned by a member of the CCKC.

CCKC Conformation End of Year Trophy Rules

  • Group One (Toys)
  • Group Two (Terriers)
  • Group Three  (Gundogs)
  • Group Four (Hounds)
  • Group Five (Working Dogs)
  • Group Six (Utility)
  • Group Seven (Non Sporting)
  • Top Baby Puppy Trophy
  • Top Neuter Dog Trophy
  • Top Dog Trophy