CCA National Memorial Perpetual Trophies – Open to CCA Members Only
All National Perpetual Trophies that predate 1952 are donated through the Collie Club of America, Inc. They will be awarded at its National Specialty Show only, are for CCA members only, and will be held by the owner until the next National Specialty Show. All winners of all National Perpetual Trophies must sign a contract before taking possession of any trophy.
Best of Variety (Rough): THE MORGAN TROPHY, Sterling Silver Champagne Cooler made by Reed & Barton Silversmiths, offered by J. Pierpont Morgan.
Best in American-Bred Classes (Rough): THE HUNTER MEMORIAL CUP, Sterling Silver Vase made by Reed & Barton Silversmiths, offered by Mrs. Thomas P. Hunter.
Best Brace (Rough): THE SHOTWELL TROPHY, Tiffany Rose Bowl with Wooden Base, offered by friends in memory of John Shotwell, first Secretary of the Collie Club of America.
CCA National Memorial Challenge Trophies – Open To All
All National Challenge Trophies are donated through the Collie Club of America, Inc. through the generosity of friends unless otherwise stated. They will be awarded at its National Specialty Show only. For permanent possession, they must be won three (3) times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog nor at consecutive shows. All winners of all National Challenge Trophies must sign a contract before taking possession of any trophy.
Intersex National Trophies
Best of Breed: THE GLEN TWIFORD MEMORIAL TROPHY, Bronze Collie Head on Marble and Wooden Base. Rededicated 2025.
Best Bred by Exhibitor: THE SYLVIE LINGENFELTER MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base, donated by The Lingenfelter Family in loving memory of Sylvie.
Best of Opposite Sex to Best Puppy: THE JANE YOUNG JOHNS MEMORIAL TROPHY, Sterling Silver Bowl. Rededicated 2014.
Breeder of Best of Breed: THE GEORGE HORN MEMORIAL TROPHY. Debut 2023.
Breeder of Best of Opposite to Best of Breed: HELGA J. KANE MEMORIAL TROPHY. Debut 2024.
Breeder of Best Puppy: CAROLE STANLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY. Debut 2023.
Top Winning Blue Merle: ELIZABETH BROWNING MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY – BANNER BLUE BOWL. Old bowl retired 2025 New bowl debut 2026.
Rough National Trophies
COLLIES (ROUGH) Best of Variety: THE BILLY ASCHENBRENER MEMORIAL TROPHY, Bronze Figure by Glen Twiford. Debut 2003.
Best of Winners: THE LES CANAVAN & VERNA ALLEN MEMORIAL TROPHY. Debut 2025.
Winners Dog: BELLHAVEN FLORENCE ILCH VASE, Silver-Plated Vase, offered by the Bellhaven Estate.
Breeder of Winners Dog: THE JAMES MANGELS MEMORIAL TROPHY, Porcelain Figure by Carol Baynton Phelps, offered in memory of Dr. James Mangels, Jr. Debut 2004.
Winners Bitch: THE MARCIA KELLER MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base. Debut 2012.
Breeder of Best American-Bred: THE AL FORTHAL MEMORIAL TROPHY, Bronze on a Wooden Base by Rick Lingenfelter. Debut 2016.
Best Veteran, 8 Years & Under 11 Years Dog: THE STEVE FIELD MEMORIAL TROPHY, CCA Loving Cup on Wooden Base, offered by the Estate of Steve Field. Debut 2016.
Best Veteran, 8 Years & Under 11 Years Bitch: THE NINA CAMPBELL MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base. Debut 2011.
Best Rough Stud Dog: BOBBEE ROOS MEMORIAL TROPHY, Framed painting by Mike Cheatham – #24/200. Debuted 1995.
Smooth National Trophies
COLLIES (SMOOTH) Breeder of Best of Variety: THE CARMEN & LARRY LEONARD MEMORIAL TROPHY. Debut 2024.
COLLIES (SMOOTH) Winners Bitch: THE ELENA GELDKOP MEMORIAL TROPHY. Debut 2023.
COLLIES (SMOOTH) Breeder of Best of Winners: THE VIRGINIA HOLTZ MEMORIAL TROPHY. Debut 2025.
Winners Dog: THE FRANCES KEEFER MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base. Debut 2004.
Best Stud Dog: THE TESS ESCH MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base. Rededicated 2021.
Performance
High-Combined: THE ED BECHTEL MEMORIAL TROPHY.
Retired National Trophies
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed: THE MARTHA RAMER MEMORIAL TROPHY. Retired 2025.
Best Brood Bitch: THE JOAN GRABER MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base.
: THE NOEL DENTON MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety: THE JOHN HONIG MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rough Collie on a Walnut Base. Retired 2025.
Best Puppy: THE CHIP ATKINS MEMORIAL TROPHY, Rick Lingenfelter Original Bronze Statue on Wooden Base. Retired 2025.
COLLIES (SMOOTH) Best of Variety: THE CHERYL THOMPSON MEMORIAL TROPHY, Bronze Statue by Rick Lingenfelter offered by the friends of Cheryl Thompson.
Best of Winners: THE CHRISTIE MEMORIAL TROPHY, Sterling Silver Bowl, offered by the Grace Christie Estate.
Breeder of Winners Bitch: THE RITA STANCZIK MEMORIAL TROPHY, “Recess” Bronze by Carol Baynton Phelps. Retired 2024.
