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BY LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR, PHOTOS COURTESYOF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
AKC HONORS 2020 ALIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
n excit- to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients ing part of were selected by votes cast by AKC® member clubs for nominees in the AKC each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events Delegates’ and Performance.
Meeting luncheon in Orlando is presentation of the AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards by Doug Ljungren, AKC Executive Vice President of Sports and Events. When asked about the event, Ljungren replied, “It’s most appropriate for the AKC to honor these individuals whose efforts have provided lasting val-
ue to the sports. The AKC has evolved and thrived for 135 years due to the passion and commitment of individuals such as the Lifetime Achievement Award winners.”
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS YEAR’S OUTSTANDING RECIPIENTS.
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) honored recipients of the AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards at the annual Delegates Meeting Luncheon, in conjunction with the AKC National Cham- pionship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. The win- ners received an engraved silver Revere bowl. A larger Tiffany and Co. bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past and pres- ent, will remain on permanent display at the AKC® Headquarters in New York City.
The AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions
CONFORMATION: RONALD MENAKER
Ron Menaker has been actively involved in the sport of purebred dogs for over 52 years. He has bred and exhibited Giant Schnauzers, Bedlington Terriers, and Norfolk Terriers, owned Border Terriers, and is deeply involved in many breed and all-breed clubs, dedicat- ing his time in various capacities.
Mr. Menaker served on the AKC Board from 1996 to 1998, 2000 to 2012 and 2014 to 2019.
During his Board terms he had the position of Vice Chairman from 2001 to 2002 followed by that of Chairman from 2002 to 2012 and 2015 to 2019. He is the Chairman Emeritus of the AKC and the Delegate of the Memphis Kennel Club. His extensive busi- ness experience, operational and financial management expertise throughout the philanthropic and corporate communities and universally acknowledged leadership style proved to be invaluable assets to the Board and the organization.
He is the past show chairman for the AKC National Champion- ship and Westminster Kennel Club and is an Honorary Member of The Kennel Club (England).
Mr. Menaker was instrumental in the planning and relocation of the AKC Headquarters and the AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City in 2018.
As a member of the Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Mr. Menaker has held positions as President, Director, AKC Delegate, and Show Chairman. Additionally, he is a past member of the Giant Schnauzer Club of America and a current member of the Border >
left-right: Doug Ljungren, AKC EXecutive Vice President of Sports and Events; William J. Feeney, AKC Chairman of the Board of Directors; Mancin and Rosie Mancin, daughters of Dr. Charles Kramer; Lynn Worth Smith; Ronald Menaker; Dennis Sprung, AKC President and Chief Executive Officer; Patricia M. Cruz, AKC Vic Chairman of the Board of Directors
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