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Shed Dog of the Year 2024 Quarter 4 Nominations, Presented by Bone Clone

March 27, 2025

Source: Domenick Muoio
Job Title: Field Trial and Hunt Test Program Manager
Department: Hunting Ops
Email: dmuoio@ukcdogs.com

UKC Elite Awards are Presented by Bone Clone


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Judge Of The Year Nominee

  • Jimmy Plackemeier

A judge that many of you have likely run under if you ran in the 4th quarter, Jimmy is this quarter nominee for Judge of the year. Jimmy judged over 1/4th of the events hosted this quarter earning him the final judge of the year nomination.

Club Of The Year Nominee

  • Natural State Shed Dogs

Despite being one of our newer clubs, and a little bit outside where many may consider the hot spots of the sport, this club drew in a large event averaging close to 40 dogs per day. Join me in congratulating this young club on being the 4th quarter club of the year nominee.

Youth Handler Of The Year Nominee

  • Finley Bianchin

Im sure sibling rivalry was a driving factor this quarter for Finley. The season opened with a nomination for sister Emery and is closed out with a nomination for Finley! Finley closed out the season with a strong showing at Central Illinois and Prairie State Shed Dogs securing the 4th quarter nomination!

Honorable Mention:

  • Cora Simms

Cora Simms also had a strong finish to the season, nipping at the heels of Finley by a mere 0.25 points!

Ambassador Of The Year Nominee

  • Erin Lewis

With Erins efforts with the youth scholarship committee and helpful and positive attitude, theres no surprise in her nomination for Ambassador of the year. Her peers have recognized her for her happy, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere that she carries with her to any event she attends. Quick to lend a hand or offer her time, Erin is a fantastic representation of the sport and has earned the 4th quarter ambassador nomination.

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