Public Education Award
AKC Public Education seeks to recognize clubs that have made positive contributions to educating the public about AKC dog sports and events, purebred dogs, responsible dog ownership, and safety around dogs. By highlighting these efforts, AKC Public Education aims to support the club’s ongoing outreach and inspire others to join in on similar educational initiatives. Please be sure you've looked over the requirements and rubric (available on the AKC Public Education website) before submitting your application. If you have any questions about the application, please email us at publiced@akc.org.
Applicant Name
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First Name
Last Name
Applicant Title
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Must be a club official.
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
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example@example.com
Name of club
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Club Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Include a list of any public education events that the club hosted between June 2025- June 2026. Include the date and a short description. For example, classes on dog handling, dog sports, meet the breeds events, seminars, speakers presenting on dog-related topics, demos, etc.
Link to the club's Facebook or Instagram page
Link to the club's Facebook or Instagram page
Link to the club's website
Additional relevant websites or social media accounts
Upload an essay (500 words or less) that answers the following: How has your club positively contributed to the education of the public on AKC dog sports and events, purebred dogs, responsible dog ownership, and safety around dogs?
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