WE WOULD LOVE & APPRECIATE YOUR HELP
We are open to hearing your ideas on how you can help us help juniors!
IMPORTANT INFO - Meetings, Events, Junior Applications
2026 ZOOM MEETINGS - will be scheduled soon
3rd ANNUAL BEST OF THE BEST JUNIOR GALA - MAY 23, 2026
Host: Laramie Kennel Club
Location: Albany County Fairgrounds - 525 E Grand Ave - Laramie, WY
OUR ANNUAL JUNIOR SPORTSMAN APPLICATION (Award & $1500 Scholarship)
Applications are accepted from Jan 1 to Mar 1, 2026 (Requirements stated on application)
NEW - JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT APPLICATION (Award & $1000 Scholarship)
Applications are accepted from Jan 1 to Mar 1, 2026 (Requirements stated on application)
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Ms Kaylee Wagoner
was our 2nd AnnualJunior Sportsman Winner
securing a $1500 Scholarship
sponsored by Showsight Magazine
Where Champions Are Celebrated
Ms Kaylee Wagoner
also tied for our 2nd Annual Junior's Choice
providing an additional $250 Scholarship
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Ms Anja Cikara Goecke
took Best Junior and a $1000 Scholarship
sponsored by Showsight Magazine
Where Champions Are Celebrated
Mr. Owen Steffen
took Reserve Best Junior and a $500 Scholarship
sponsored by K Benenati Equity Colo Real Estate
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Mr Mason Mc Near
& Ms. Kaylee Wagoner
both shown with their dogs
and with Gina DiNardo
AKC President
who attended & supported
our event and our juniors
For the 2nd Annual Event
We had a TIE for the Junior Choice Award
Both Mason & Kaylee
received a $250 Scholarship
Sponsored by Everything Dog
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Our 3rd Annual Best of the Best Junior Gala
Saturday - May 23, 2026
Hosted By Laramie Kennel Club
Event Chair JoDee Putnins
LKC Show Chair TJ Murfitt
Location - the Albany Counry Fairgrounds
Laramie, WY
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THANK YOU TO OUR GRAND SPONSOR
Showsight Magazine - Where Champions Are Celebrated
Sponsor of our:
Junior Sportsman Scholarship $1500
New Junior Achievement Scholarship $1000
Best Junior Scholarship $1000
Reserve Best Junior Scholarship $500
Junior's Choice Scholarship $250
YES - WE ARE ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL
GENERAL SPONSORS
GENERAL SPONSORS
We recommend a Donation of $100
but we will accept any amount
Reach Out to our Fundraising Chair,
Jr Foundation President Marlene Groves
marlene@buffalogroves.com
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2026 Invitees:
Evan Carlson
Alexandra Carranza
Anja Cokara Goecke
Tatum Duvall
Cannon Garcie
Braylen Green
Briella Godlevsky
Moira Jamtgaard
Cameron Johnson
Slade Kolise
Demery Livingston
Hailey McNear
Janelle Seusy
Katelyn Sorensen
Owen Steffen
Harlee Torres
Kaylee Wagoner
Casey Walker
Qualification Notes:
1 Aged out juniors, still in amateur status, may participate
2 All must have a signed parental permission slip
3 - All must follow all entry requirements & deadlines
4 - All must comply with all applicable AKC rules
If you LOVE JUNIORS,
then please JOIN US!
$400 yr / Area All Breed Kennel Club Member
$200 yr / Area Group Club Member
$100 yr / Other Dog Clubs & Businesses
$50 yr / Junior Judge or Professional Handler
$25 yr / Any Jr Advocate, Jr Parent , etc.
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All Photos have been given to CJF with approval for CJF use.