Trophy Sponsorship Chair: Joanne Williamson
Heartfelt thanks from the 2024 Specialty Committee for your generous support of the Specialty!
Here’s the final listing of all of the supported trophies, their donors, and dedications. Thank you again!
CONFORMATION
Best of Breed: Dawn Mieras, Aberlour
Best of Opposite Sex: Val Maloney & Lisa Voss, Headline
Best of Winners: Dawn Mieras, Aberlour
Winners Dog: Dawn Mieras, Aberlour
Winners Bitch: Veronica Erlingsson, Cool Hearts, in memory of
CIB Se UCH No UCH Fi UCH DK UCH Cool Hearts A Kind Of Magic
Reserve Winners Dog: Nicole & Megan Conner, Jenuwin
Reserve Winners Bitch: Kaylee Anagnos, Boston Light
Best Veteran Dog: Deborah & Larry Furlow, Sweetwater, in memory of Deb Quadland
Best Veteran Bitch: Molly McNamara, Orion
Best Bred By Exhibitor: Nicole & Megan Conner, JenuwinBest Puppy: Jack & Maryann Szalka, After Dark
Select Dog: Lucy Campbell, Briarpatch
Select Bitch: Cindy Thomas, in memory of Sundance Walking on Sunshine and Bosque’s Kayley’s Comet
Awards of Merit
Joanne Williamson, Balgrae, in memory of Parcana Lord Corwin
Sharon Ipser, Wigglesworth, in memory of All Wigglesworth Bearded Collies
Elizabeth Scorzelli, in memory of
CH MACH ADCH Colquhoun’s Hurricane Brewin’ CDX RAE3 HSAs HSBs HIAs MXB MJC MJP MXF T2B MV
Deborah & Larry Furlow, Sweetwater
Molly McNamara, Orion
Dawn Mieras, Aberlour
Lisa & Steve Depies, Quartzfire, in memory of Charles & Johanna Foye
Puppy Dogs 6 to 9 Months
1st: Jack & Maryann Szalka, After Dark
2nd: Jill Saarela, in memory of Mr Wilson
Puppy Dogs 9 to 12 Months
1st: Pat Colombo, Burlesque, in memory of Am Can CH Thymewinds Hocus Pocus RN PT
Bred By Exhibitor Dogs Adult
1st: Nicole & Megan Conner, Jenuwin
Bred By Exhibitor Dogs Puppy
1st: Pat Colombo, Burlesque, in memory of Am Can CH Thymewinds Hocus Pocus RN PT
Open Dogs
1st: Deb Smith, in memory of Moxie, Dexter, Rowdy Blue and Bounder The First
2nd: Geoffery Quadland, in memory of Debra Quadland
Puppy Bitches 6 to 9 Months
1st: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Puppy Bitches 9 to 12 Months
1st: Pat Colombo, Burlesque, in memory of Am Can CH Thymewinds Hocus Pocus RN PT
Bitches 15 to 18 Months
2nd: Tracy Corey
Bred By Exhibitor Bitches Adult
1st: Deb Smith, in memory of Moxie, Dexter, Rowdy Blue and Bounder The First
2nd: Nicole & Megan Conner, Jenuwin
4th: Kristin Barnes, Lone Star
Bred By Exhibitor Bitches Puppy
1st: Pat Colombo, Burlesque, in memory of Am Can CH Thymewinds Hocus Pocus RN PT
Open Bitches
1st: Deb Smith, in memory of Moxie, Dexter, Rowdy Blue and Bounder The First
3rd: Thomas & Jolana Burnside
Best Beginner Puppy: Courtnie Eastman, Chamberlin, in memory of Porter, CH Friendship’s All Aboard
Best Opp Beginner Puppy: Courtnie Eastman, Chamberlin, in memory of Oliver, Farmaren’s Hey Good Looking
Performance Dogs
1st: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Brace Class
1st: Dawn Robitaile
Veteran Dogs, 7-10
1st: Sharon Ipser, Wigglesworth, in memory of All Wigglesworth Bearded Collies
3rd: Bill Buck & Suzanne Easley Buck, Heartstone, in memory of BJ, Aellen Be Dazzled HSAs CGC THD
Veteran Dogs, 10-12
1st: Deborah & Larry Furlow, Sweetwater
Veteran Dogs, 14+
1st: Laura Colombo, Burlesque
Veteran Bitches, 7-10
1st: Lisa & Steve Depies, Quartzfire, in memory of Breaksea Diabolique
2nd: Dawn Robitaille
3rd: Thomas & Jolana Burnside
Stud Dog
1st: Deborah & Larry Furlow, Sweetwater
Brood Bitch
1st: Lucy Campbell, Briarpatch
3rd: Dawn Robitaille
Best Junior Handler: Pat Colombo, Burlesque, in memory of Am Can CH Thymewinds Hocus Pocus RN PT
SWEEPSTAKES
Best in Puppy Sweeps: Patricia Bleil
Best Opp in Puppy Sweeps: Molly McNamara, Orion, in memory of AmGCH/CanCH Highlander He Shoots He Scores BN RE HT PT OA AXJ NF TKI CGC PJ1 TN-O CL1 JHD CCC2 VX ROM ROMAX
Puppy Dogs 6 to 9 Months
2nd: Jack & Marynn Szalka, After Dark
4th: Jill Saarela, in memory of Lucille
Dogs 16 to 20 Months
1st: Nicole & Megan Conner, Jenuwin
Puppy Bitches 6 to 9 Months
1st: Keith Madigan, Olympus, in memory of Austin, CH Tailwind Papaw Ride ‘Em Cowboy
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Bitches 16 to 20 Months
1st: Patricia Bleil
2nd: Kristin Barnes, Lone Star
4th: Nicole & Megan Conner, Jenuwin
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
Best in Veteran Sweeps: Ray & Kathy Harrington, Dunhill, in memory of MBIS MBISS Am/Can CH GCHP Dunhill Steeler Nation
Best Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweeps: Lucy Campbell, Briarpatch
Veteran Dogs 7-10 Years
1st: Sharon Ipser, Wigglesworth, in memory of All Wigglesworth Bearded Collies
2nd: Bill Buck & Suzanne Easley Buck, Heartstone, in memory of BJ, Aellen Be Dazzled HSAs CGC THD
Veteran Dogs 14 & Over
1st: Laura Colombo, Burlesque
Veteran Bitches 7-10 Years
1st: Lisa & Steve Depies, Quartzfire, in memory of Penny & Daisy
3rd: Jack & Maryann Szalka, After Dark
4th: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
Veteran Bitches 10-12 Years
OBEDIENCE
Highest Scoring Dog from Regular Classes: Lucy Campbell, Briarpatch
Highest Combined Score from Open B & Utility: Michelle Molloy, in memory of Steve Finney
Highest Scoring Champion of Record from the Regular Classes: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae, in memory of Luella Bergen
Oldest Qualifying Veteran from the Regular Classes: Carol & Joseph Lamb, Jocala
Novice A
1st: Kathy Thomas, Summit, in memory of Greyson, GCH Britannia Sebring All Time High CDX PCDX BN GN RAE2 HT TKP
Novice B
1st: Michelle Molloy, in memory of Deja Vu/Chanel
2nd: Carol & Joseph Lamb, Jocala
Open A
1st: Kathy Thomas, Summit, in memory of Greyson, GCH Britannia Sebring All Time High CDX PCDX BN GN RAE2 HT TKP
Open B
1st: Kathy Thomas, Summit, in memory of Greyson, GCH Britannia Sebring All Time High CDX PCDX BN GN RAE2 HT TKP
Utility B
1st: Kathy Thomas, Summit, in memory of Greyson, GCH Britannia Sebring All Time High CDX PCDX BN GN RAE2 HT TKP
Beginner Novice A
1st: Nicole & Megan Conner, Jenuwin
Beginner Novice B
1st: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
3rd: Linda & Mark Glaman, Lanark
Preferred Novice
1st: Carol & Joseph Lamb, Jocala
RALLY
Highest Combined Score from Advanced B & Excellent B: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
Highest Combined Score from Advanced B, Excellent B & Master: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
Highest Scoring Champion of Record in Regular Classes: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Novice B
1st: Joanne Willamson, Balgrae
4th: Mary Maurer
Advanced B
2nd: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
3rd: Carol & Joseph Lamb, Jocala
Excellent B
1st: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
2nd: Elizabeth Scorzelli, in memory of CH MACH ADCH Colquhoun’s Hurricane Brewin’ CDX RAE3 HSAs HSBs HIAs MXB MJC MJP MXF T2B MV
Masters
1st: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
Rally Novice Pairs
1st: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
HERDING
Highest Combined Score in Sheep both days: Lucy Campbell, Briarpatch
Highest Combined Score Champion of Record in Sheep & Geese both days: Terry Manganiello, Charter
Oldest Qualifying Veteran (7 years & older) any stock: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
Herding Trial 1
High in Trial: Terry Manganiello, Charter
Reserve High in Trial: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom, in memory of Bryna, Briarpatch Impromptu, who started it all
A Course Sheep
Started
1st: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
2nd: Jack & Maryann Szalka, After Dark
Advanced
1st- 5th: Barbara Burton, in memory of Clark, GCH DC Pentangle’s Up Up And Away To Headlines BN RN HXAs HSAsM FDC CGC TKN
A Course Geese
Started
2nd: Dina Delsman, Fairway, Denton Francis, CH Moonstone Way Down Yonder At Fairway HSAsd NA OAJ
Advanced
1st: Terry Manganiello, Charter
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
B Course Geese
Intermediate
1st: Terry Manganiello, Charter
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Herding Trial 2
High in Trial: Elizabeth Scorzelli, in memory of CH MACH ADCH Colquhoun’s Hurricane Brewin’ CDX RAE3 HSAs HSBs HIAs MXB MJC MJP MXF T2B MV
Reserve High in Trial: Terry Manganiello, Charter
A Course Sheep
Started
1st: Jack & Maryann Szalka, After Dark
Advanced
1st: Terry Manganiello, Charter
A Course Geese
Advanced
1st: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae, in memory of Jack & Dazzle
2nd: Terry Manganiello, Charter
B Course Geese
Intermediate
1st: Terry Manganiello, Charter
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
AGILITY
High in Trial JWW: Jack Buhite & Libby Myers Buhite, Skyedance, in memory of Caper, CH Skyedance Lord-A-Leaping
High in Trial FAST: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae, in memory of Flash
Oldest Qualifying Veteran (7 years & Older): Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
High Combined Score Champion of Record: Lucy Campbell, Briarpatch
High Combined Score Premier: Joanne Williamson
High Combined Score Novice (A & B): Jack Buhite & Libby Myers Buhite, Skyedance, in memory of Skye, CH Melita Skyedance
Regular Classes
Standard 20”
Novice B
1st: Veronica Erlingsson, Cool Hearts, in memory of Swedish Agility Champion Cool Hearts Are You Ready
2nd: Carolyn Hoffmann, Tseyi, in memory of GCH Tseyi Absolutely Delightful Of Meadows
Master
1st: Beth Hostetter, in memory of all Agility Beardies
3rd: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
Premier
1st: Jack Buhite & Libby Myers Buhite, Skyedance, in memory of Lark, Skyedance A Lark Ascending
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
3rd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
4th: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Regular Classes
Jumpers with Weaves 20”
Novice B
2nd: Emilee Smith, in memory of Bauer Smith (10/1/2007-5/24/2023)
Open
2nd: Carolyn Hoffmann, Tseyi, in memory of CH Meadows’ Decidedly Delightful
Master
1st: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae, in memory of Sean
2nd: Beth Hostetter, in memory of all Agility Beardies
Premier
1st: Jack Buhite & Libby Myers Buhite, Skyedance, in memory of Ceilidh, O’Duinnin Celebratrion Ale
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
3rd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
4th: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Master 16″
2nd: Diane Lipman, in memory of Paige, Kailey & Allie
FAST
FAST 20”
Novice A
1st – 4th: Charlie Banfield, in memory of Doris Banfield, who opened her heart and home to desperate Beardies for 30 years.
Novice B
1st – 4th: Charlie Banfield, in memory of Doris Banfield, who opened her heart and home to desperate Beardies for 30 years.
Open
1st: M Lynne Corn, Hairloom
Master
1st: Sheila Franklin, in memory of Joby
Master 16″
1st: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae, in memory of Sean
Preferred Classes
Standard 16”
Master
2nd: Janice Leverenz, in memory of CH Wynsum Vintage Brew On Tap VX
Premier
1st: Jack Buhite & Libby Myers Buhite, Skyedance
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
3rd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
4th: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Jumpers with Weaves 16”
Premier
1st: Jack Buhite & Libby Myers Buhite, Skyedance
2nd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
3rd: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
4th: Joanne Williamson, Balgrae
Preferred FAST
Preferred FAST 16”
Master
1st: Janice Leverenz, in memory of CH AGCH MACH8 PACH4 Wynsum Rhythm And Brews VX
3rd: Patsy Sullivan
GENERAL TROPHY FUND
Mary Maurer
Sharon Ipser, Wigglesworth, in memory of All Wiggleswqorth Bearded Collies
Dina Delsman, Fairway, in memory of Denton Francis, CH Moonstone Way Down Yonder At Fairway HSAsd NA OAJ, Donation for Herding New Title Ribbons
Geoffrey Quadland, in memory of Debra Quadland
Patsy Sullivan
Jill Saarela, in memory of Cosmic Star
Jerry Bergen, in memory of Lu Bergen
Patty Halverson, in memory of Brynmar’s Shady Lady
Jennifer Waldeck
Lucy Campbell, Briarpatch
Kitty Hale, Willowisp
Sonja Blanchard & Eric Weglarz, Balderdash, Herding Donation
Deb Smith, in memory of Moxie, Dexter, Rowdy Blue and Bounder The First
Maureen Larroux, Majela
Ruth Colavecchio, Aellen
General Trophy Fund
As you know, trophy sponsorship for specific placements are usually offered first to those who won the year before, and then to all other donors. However, the trophy fund is open to all donors, and accepts any amount.
All general trophy fund donors will be recognized in the show catalog.
Thank you for supporting the 2024 National Specialty!
Questions? Contact Joanne.
How to Donate
Donations can be made via PayPal, via email, by snail mail using the Trophy Sponsorship Form above, by using the nifty QR Code below, or by adding a trophy donation to the Master Registration Form (when the time comes). If you use the MRF, be sure to contact Joanne to tell her what the donation is for.
Donate with PayPal button
NEW! To make a donation from your phone, you can either use the button or this QR code:
Trophy Donation Forms
You can download the Trophy Sponsorship form in two formats:
Fill it out with your info and the trophies you want to sponsor, then save the form to your computer before you email it. You can email the form to Joanne and use the PayPal button to pay, or you can request an invoice to pay with PayPal. HINT: You might want to have first and second choices for each trophy you want to sponsor. That way, you won’t be disappointed if the trophy you wanted has already been taken.
Paying by Check
To pay by check, print your form and fill it out. Mail everything to:
Joanne Williamson
13 Horne Homestead Road
Charlton, MA 01507