dockdogs youth recognition awards
DockDogs® is committed to supporting the youth in our community, as they are our future. To this end the DockDogs® Youth Recognition Committee was established in 2019 to recognize our Youth Handlers. Simply click on the appropriate link to submit a form. The eligibility information may be downloaded below.
deadline to apply:
JULY 31, 2025
Please note: Since the application form can not be submitted until all required fields and attachments (report card and 2 letters of reference from non family members) are completed, you may want to draft your responses in a separate document and copy/paste into the form when you are ready to submit your application with all of the required documentation.
Thank you for being an incredible Youth Handler within the DockDogs® community. Please see the below requirements:
Outstanding Youth
Open to Youths age 12 and under.
- This award will be presented at the Golden Paws Gala. Winner will receive $500 (non-expiring) DockDogs Credits.
Outstanding Teen
Open to Youths age 13-18.
- This award will be presented at the Golden Paws Gala. Winner will receive $1,000 scholarship.
DOWNLOAD ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
This 2025 season, the Youth Committee will be working hard to raise funds for the scholarship program through 50/50 raffles at dockdogs events, so be on the lookout for youth handlers and committee members at your next event!