Awards


The Awards Committee recognizes Spinoni and club members for their outstanding performance in the advancement of the breed. SCOA recognizes both AKC and NAVHDA achievements, placing particular importance upon the annual National Specialty winners. Archived results can be viewed here.

Nominations for the SCOA Awards can now be made online here and the Committee can be reached at awards@spinoneclubofamerica.com.

National Specialty Winners

The annual National Specialty celebrates the top US Spinone Italiano.

*Please send any photos you may have of past winners to awards@spinoneclubofamerica.com

Results by Year

SCOA Awards

Member-nominated awards announced at the annual National Specialty

Nominations for the SCOA Awards can now be made online here

Kemo Cup

Recognizes the top performance in the field for the previous year.

NAVHDA and AKC field performance considered.

2024 Winner

Dry Grass Lover of Life's Adventures MH NA3 UT1 “Lola”

Owned by Jennifer & Gene Barkey

Rufus Cup

Recognizes exceptional performance in the field and conformation ring.

NAVHDA and AKC field performance considered.

Dedicated to Lena Amirian and VC CH Rufus di Morghengo MH

2024 Winner

GCHB CH KaLa's John Jameson Cowboy RN SH CGCA TKN NA1 UT1 "Jack"

Owned by Erin Dunn & Ted Wentink

Ty Cup

Recognizes exceptional performance in 3+ activities, proving the Spinone is truly versatile.

NAVHDA events and AKC conformation, hunt and field testing, obedience, rally obedience, agility, and tracking considered.

Dedicated to Bertell Koch and Grouse Rousters BTY JH UT UD TD

2024 Winner

CH Dry Grass Sci Fi's Time Keeper CD BN RE JH CGC TKI "Norton"

Owned by Heather Jenner

Cos Cup

Recognizes the ultimate companion dog — “Not a beauty contest winner or a top field dog, just a loyal friend who was always there."

In honor of Cosimo, who was rescued by Alyssa Pease

2024 Winner

GCHB CH Camkota I Couldn't Love You More THD CGC "Sydney"

Owned by Gayle & Jeff West

Asti’s Compassion Trophy

Awarded to a Therapy Dog who follows in the giant paw prints and compassion of Asti.

In recognition of Asti’s career, he lifted the human spirit of those in need

2024 Winner

Camkota I Will Always Love You THD CGC “Kota”

Owned by Becky & Ken Tevis

Award of Recognition

Awarded to a Spinone that has produced offspring of significance to the breed.

2024 Winner

GCH CH Dry Grass Dagenham Girl “Islay”

Owned by Chuck & Debby Forry

Volunteer Award

Awarded to a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to SCOA.

2024 Winner

Tina Glengary Cordes & Vienna Zuccaro

AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award

Honors active members who have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs and embody the AKC Code of Sportsmanship.

Winner determined by the SCOA Board.

2024 Winner

Suzanne Hudson

Annual Performance Awards

Determined by points or passes in the calendar year

Top Show Dog of the Year

Awarded based upon AKC Conformation points for the previous calendar year.

2024 Winner

GCHB CH Collina D’Oro On a Lark JH "Lark"

Owned by Claire Wisch-Abraham and Stacey Anderson

Rico Cup

Awarded to the AKC Owner-Handled Series Winner based on the prior year.

2024 Winner

GCH CH Spinsetters Dream N of A Force Forever Royal JH CA BCAT "Royal"

Owned by John & Patty Brusk

Junior Handler Award

Awarded to the top Junior Handler for the previous year as determined by the AKC Junior Recognition Program.

Trophy Donated by Kathy Hamaker

2024 Winner

Zada Cutshaw

NAVHDA Versatile Champions

In recognition of all Spinone earning a PASS at the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association NAVHDA Invitational.

Jennifer Barkey and Versatile Champion Lola at the 2024 NAVHDA Invitational

Parent Specialty Winners

In 2003, SCOA began the Parent Specialty along with the National Specialty.

Registry of Merit

Spinone Club of America Spinone Italiano Registry of Merit (ROM) 

The future of the Spinone rests with the sires and dams who have demonstrated their ability to provide for successive generations. In recognition of their contributions to the breed, SCOA awards the Registry of Merit (ROM) Certificate to those Spinone whose offspring reflect the breed’s character and purpose as evidenced by the titles achieved.

There are four types of ROM. C-ROM for Conformation, F-ROM for Field, P-ROM for Performance Events and V-ROM for Versatility. 

Conformation Registry of Merit (C-ROM)
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The future of the Spinone rests with the sires and dams who have demonstrated their ability to provide for successive generations. In recognition of their contributions to the breed, SCOA awards the Registry of Merit (ROM) Certificate to those Spinone whose offspring reflect the breed’s character and purpose as evidenced by the titles achieved.

There are four types of ROM. C-ROM for Conformation, F-ROM for Field, P-ROM for Performance Events and V-ROM for Versatility.

This listing is for Conformation Registry of Merit, C-ROM. Please ensure your dog has met the below requirements, as you will be asked to submit them when adding this product to your cart.

Field Registry of Merit (F-ROM)
from $0.00

The future of the Spinone rests with the sires and dams who have demonstrated their ability to provide for successive generations. In recognition of their contributions to the breed, SCOA awards the Registry of Merit (ROM) Certificate to those Spinone whose offspring reflect the breed’s character and purpose as evidenced by the titles achieved.

There are four types of ROM. C-ROM for Conformation, F-ROM for Field, P-ROM for Performance Events and V-ROM for Versatility.

This listing is for Field Registry of Merit, F-ROM. Please ensure your dog has met the below requirements, as you will be asked to submit them when adding this product to your cart.

Performance Registry of Merit (P-ROM)
from $0.00

The future of the Spinone rests with the sires and dams who have demonstrated their ability to provide for successive generations. In recognition of their contributions to the breed, SCOA awards the Registry of Merit (ROM) Certificate to those Spinone whose offspring reflect the breed’s character and purpose as evidenced by the titles achieved.

There are four types of ROM. C-ROM for Conformation, F-ROM for Field, P-ROM for Performance Events and V-ROM for Versatility.

This listing is for Performance Registry of Merit, P-ROM. Please ensure your dog has met the below requirements, as you will be asked to submit them when adding this product to your cart.

Versatile Registry of Merit (V-ROM)
from $0.00

The future of the Spinone rests with the sires and dams who have demonstrated their ability to provide for successive generations. In recognition of their contributions to the breed, SCOA awards the Registry of Merit (ROM) Certificate to those Spinone whose offspring reflect the breed’s character and purpose as evidenced by the titles achieved.

There are four types of ROM. C-ROM for Conformation, F-ROM for Field, P-ROM for Performance Events and V-ROM for Versatility.

This listing is for Versatile Registry of Merit, V-ROM. Please ensure your dog has met the below requirements, as you will be asked to submit them when adding this product to your cart.