The Capitol Canine Training Club is proud to honor and support these three awards:
Sally French Top Dog Award
The Sally French Top Dog Award was established in 1994 to memorialize Sally French, an active CCTC member who owned, trained, and showed Gordon Setters.
The award is given to a dog in each of the three traditional obedience classes (Novice, Open and Utility) during an obedience trial sponsored by AKC, UKC, or a registry which utilizes AKC or UKC licensed judges. To be eligible for the award a dog must: 1. Earn a qualifying score of at least 195; and 2. The score must be for an obedience title in the Novice, Open or Utility classes.
AKC
Hi-Points Spring To The Top
"Topper"
Golden Retriever
Christi Hipple, owner/handler
196.5 - Novice B - October 10, 1998
Silvertip The Lionheart
"Rory"
Shetland Sheepdog
Madeline White, owner/handler
196 - Novice B - June 6, 1998
Formby Makes Headline News
"Formby"
Toy Poodle
Wade Kammin, owner/handler
195.5 - Novice A - October 10, 1998
195 - Novice A - August 8, 1998
Jonah Michael
"Jonah"
Labrador Retriever
Deb Kramer, owner/handler
196.5 - Open A - September 16, 2006
196 - Open A - April 7, 2006
195.5 - Open A - June 10, 2006
Artic Sun's Cruzin After Dark
"Luke"
Flat-Coated Retriever
Deb Kramer, owner/handler
196 - Novice B - April 4, 2010
Norwood’s Bound for Glory
“Glory”
Border Collie
Linda Hinsman, owner/handler
195 – Novice B – June 17, 2018
Bristols Jazzman Steal My Heart Away
"Levi"
Flat-Coated Retriever
Deb Kramer, owner/handler
196.5 (High In Trial) - Novice - June 19, 2021
195.5 (High In Trial) - Novice - June 20, 2021
Bad Betty Boo
"Boo"
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Marilyn Steward, owner/handler
195.5 - Novice B - May 29, 2022
Non-AKC
Jonah Michael
"Jonah"
Labrador Retriever
Deb Kramer, owner/handler
198 - Novice B - August 6, 2005
196 - Novice B - August 7, 2005
195 - Novice B - July 24, 2005
Jonah Michael
"Jonah"
Labrador Retriever
Deb Kramer, owner/handler
197 - Open A - November 19, 2005
197 - Open A - November 19, 2005
196 - Open A - November 20, 2005
Stephen C. Casper Memorial - Outstanding New Member Award
This award recognizes the activities and support of individuals who have been members of CCTC for less than three years.
The first Outstanding New Member Award was given in 1982 to John Brunk. It was renamed the Steve Casper Memorial New Member Award in 1989 and the October 14, 1989, CCTC Obedience Trial was dedicated to Steve.
Stephen Craig Casper was a new member of CCTC joining in May 1988. During his short tenure, he was active in all phases of the Club, teaching, training, and serving on the Board of Directors. Steve was awarded the Most Outstanding New Member for 1989 posthumously as he passed away in May 1989.
2023
2022 Theresa Serena
2021 Ramona Boston
2020 Lynn Luttrell and Chris Ruddock
2019 John and Shelley Parks
2018 Ralph and Connie Jenkins
2017 Kathy Mayes
2016 Ed Woolsey
2015 Carol Green
2014 Amanda Sedivy
2013 Beth Phelps
2012 Jennifer Lelys
2011 Sandra Carbonell
2010 Dave and Gayle Taylor
2009 Marion Richter
2008 Rex Hankins
2007 Rex Hankins
2006 Dawn Wheat
2005 Brian and Pam Lively
2004 Pam Lowrey, Matt and Sheri Vanover
2003 Deb Kramer
2002 Lee Affrunti and Dave Auer
2001 Marilyn Steward
2000 Ginny Dow-Stewardson
1999 Chari and Mike Hopper
1998 Toni Aden
1997 Ule James
1996 Connie Austin
1995 Linda and Terry Bridges
1994 Rhonda Daniels and Christie Hipple
1993 Beth Chastain and Meric Smith
1992 Claire Slagle
1991 Mark R. Johnson, Arlene and Denny Vinson
1990 Shelby Berta
1989 Carla Dodd Broderick and Steve Casper
1988 Keith Gregory
1987 Carla Dodd
1986 Sandy McMillan
1985 Bob Heady
1984 Mary Ann Phillips
1983
1982 John Brunk
Jane Hoffman Memorial - Outstanding Member Award
This award is presented to a club member who has, over a period of several years, demonstrated a high level of service to the club and its purposes.
The first Outstanding Member Award was presented in 1979 to Sue Price. It was renamed the Jane Hoffman Memorial Outstanding Member Award in 1990 and the October 13, 1990, Obedience Trial was dedicated to Jane.
Jane Niles Hoffman died on April 16, 1990, following a long illness. She was a charter member of CCTC and had been awarded an honorary life membership in the Club in recognition of her many years of dedication and hard work. Jane was an inspiration to others in the Club and Jane served as the Club's 1st Secretary in 1965, President in 1967-68, Director of Training in 1969-70, 1974-75, and 1979-1981. She also served as a member of the Board of Directors in 1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, and 1982. Her efforts and leadership were a major factor in the success and growth of the Club.
Jane's 1st obedience dog was a German Shepherd, Saber, who proved to be a super working dog, winning Highest Scoring Shepherd many times.
Jane later bred confirmation GSD's, finished a Champion GSD, and co-owned two Champion Miniature Wire Dachshunds. Jane loved all animals and supported many animal welfare groups.
2023
2022 Chris Ruddock
2021 Mary Ann Pollitt
2020 Marion Richter
2019 JoLee Edwards
2018 Shari Goodfield
2017 Linda Hinsman
2016 Dinah Becker
2015 Mary BonDurant
2014 Joan Rothfuss
2013 Dave Taylor
2012 Marilyn Steward
2011 Rose Hutches
2010 Kathleen Stevens
2009 Judy Williams
2008 Brian and Pam Lively
2007 Marge Schroeder
2006 Terry Bridges
2005 Sandy McMillan
2004 Mary-Lou Flowers
2003 Linda Vohsen
2002 Darren Turley
2001 Chari and Mike Hopper
2000 Tomi Frank
1999 Irma and Jeff Knoles
1998 Marlene Kintner and Bobbie Miller
1997 Amy Burns
1996 Mary-Lou Flowers
1995 Keith Gregory
1994 Sandy McMillan and Connie Mitchon
1993 John Brunk
1992 Becky Nickel
1991 Kathy Sauter Stevens and Pam Thornburg
1990 Mary Dagraedt
1989 Sue Price
1988 Diane Meadows
1987 Betty and Bob Maddox
1986 Madeline White
1985 Nancy Craig
1984 Pam and Tom Thornburg
1983 Ed Hockett and Judy Lee
1982 Jane Hoffman
1981 Carole Sowers
1980 Betty and Bob Maddox
1979 Sue Price