Judie Lynch Memorial Trophy

The Judie Lynch Memorial Trophy was created and donated by Trudy Rose (Talimar Labradors), Faye Ghielmetti, artist Jane Partin and The Friends of Judie Lynch to memorialize Judie for her many contributions to the world of Labrador Retrievers. The trophy was presented by Judie’s now late husband, Steve, at a SJVLRC specialty show. The trophy was to be awarded to the SJVLRC Specialty Winners Dog, with the stipulation that the dog also have an AKC performance title (e.g. obedience, agility, rally, trick, field), as exemplified many times by Judie with her Raintree Labradors (and English Cocker Spaniels).

No SJVLRC Winners Dog met these criteria in the following years, the trophy was never awarded, and was returned to Trudy. Trudy agreed to modify the criteria; the trophy shall now be awarded annually to a Labrador and its owner/co owners who have achieved 2 different AKC titles (in conformation and/or performance) anytime in their life. The award may be posthumous (dog or person). The Central California Labrador Retriever Club now manages the trophy.

Nominations for the trophy shall be made and voted upon by the CCLRC membership in January/February of each year. Any Labrador fancier may nominate a dog that meets the criteria (above) for this honor. CCLRC members will vote on the award nominations annually. The trophy can reside with each year’s winner, at their discretion. The trophy is awarded to the recipient each year at CCLRC’s annual WC/WCX event (in March). A plaque reflects the award recipients.

Judie Lynch Memorial Trophy Winners