The AKC Humane Fund Community Achievement Awards recognize outstanding initiative in public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members.

Awards are based on:

• Successful promotion of purebred dogs and dog ownership in their communities
• Successful introduction, monitoring and response to legislative issues affecting dog ownership

The Public Education Department accepts nominations year-round and names up to three recipients each quarter. Honorees receive:

• A cash reward of $1000
• An engraved sterling-silver collar medallion, presented at the AKC/Eukanuba national Championship
• Their names engraved on a plaque on permanent display at the American Kennel Club Library in New York City

• An American Kennel Club Community Achievement Award certificate
• $1000 check, payable to the club or federation’s public education and canine legislation efforts

• Click here for a nomination form.
• Click to donate to the AKC Humane Fund