Trophy List
Qualifying Trial Trophies
The Poltalloch Cup
For the winner of the qualifying trials.
(Donated by Mr Robin Malcolm in 2005. First awarded by his grandfather in 1926 to Mr Archie McDairmid, before he became Chairman of the Society.)
Awarded to: Robert Ellis with Tod, Wales
The Sun Alliance 5th Shepherds' Cup
For the highest pointed dog owned and handled by a hired shepherd.
Awarded to: Brendan Marley with Mot, Ireland
The Duchess of Devonshire 5th Farmers' Challenge Cup
For the highest pointed dog owned and handled by a farmer.
(Donated by Her Grace on the occasion of her International Presidency in 1978.)
Awarded to:
The Gwyn Jones Rhes-y-cae Memorial Trophy
For the breeder of the qualifying trials winner.
Awarded to: Ross Watkins for Robert Ellis's Tod
The Barbara Carpenter Brocken Trophy
For the highest pointed handler in the qualifying trial who is competing for the first time at the International. (Aggregate awards are calculated by adding the National and International Qualifying points).
Awarded to: Brendan Marley with Mot
The Stirling Team Shield
First awarded in 1927 and received by the National President. Calculated by the addition of points from the best 12 dogs in each nation.
Awarded to: Ireland with 4392 points presented to Pat Murphy.
The Gilbertson & Page Captain's Trophy
For the captain of the winning team.
Awarded to: Peter Morgan
Aggregate Trophies
The C E H Yates English Shepherds' Aggregate Cup
Awarded to: Ben Smith with Kirby
The Lord Mostyn Scottish Shepherds' Aggregate Cup
Awarded to: Stuart McCrindle with Zac
The JE Roebuck Welsh Shepherds' Aggregate Cup
Awarded to: (Not awarded in 2021)
The Omagh Marts Irish Shepherds' Aggregate Cup
Awarded to: Dean McAuley with Joe
Supreme Championship Trophies
The Supreme Championship 3rd Challenge Shield
For the Supreme Champion.
(The first shield was awarded in 1919. This one, presented by James A Reid, is actually the fourth, being first awarded in 1947. Plus monetary awards of 1st £750; 2nd £400; 3rd £200; 4th £150; 5th £90; 6th £70; 8th to 15th each £30.)
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The Lord Mostyn Plate
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The R Fortune Trophy
For the Supreme Champion (won outright 5 years at intervals or 3 years in succession).
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The W J Evans Memorial Cup
For the Runner-Up (perpetual).
Awarded to: Peter Morgan with Mossee, Ireland.
The Captain Whittaker Trophy
For the highest points in Outrun, Lift and Fetch (sometime before 1973 this did include the Drive).
(In memory of the Society's first Chairman.)
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The Johnny Wilson Memorial Cup
For the best Shed by dog and handler.
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The Earnest Broadley Cup
For the Breeder of the Supreme Champion dog, plus a monetary award of £15.
Awarded to: Richard Lewis for Tom O'Sullivan's North Hill Tess.
The Gwilliam Goblet
For the Breeder of the Supreme Champion dog (perpetual).
Awarded to: Richard Lewis for Tom O'Sullivan's North Hill Tess
The Roberthill Trophy
For the owner of the Sire of the Supreme Champion dog.
(Donated by the 1976 Lockerbie International Committee.)
Awarded to: Kevin Evans for Tom O'Sullivan's North Hill Tess.
The McDiarmid Rose Bowl
For the highest pointed dog for which the handler was also the owner of either the sire or dam.
No names are inscribed until won outright either 5 times in all or 3 times in succession.
(Presented by Mr and Mrs McDiarmid.)
Awarded to: Dai Howells with Nip, Wales.
Brace Championship Trophies
The Alan Jones Memorial Cup, the 6th Brace Trophy
For the winner of the Doubles Competition. Plus monetary awards of 1st £100; 2nd £70; 3rd £50; 4th £30 and 5th £30.
Awarded to: Ricky Hutchinson with Denwyn Moya and Jonah, England.
The David Stone Brace Aggregate Cup
For the highest total National and International Doubles points.
Awarded to: Ricky Hutchinson with Denwyn Moya and Jonah, England.
Aggregate Trophies
The Clara Roebuck 4th Aggregate Champion Cup
For the highest, of all nations, aggregate pointed dog.
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The W R Seward 3rd English Aggregate Cup
For the highest English aggregate pointed dog.
Awarded to: Jim Scrivin with Trefly's Taff, England.
The G L Pennefather Irish Aggregate Trophy
For the highest Irish aggregate pointed dog.
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The James S Gray 5th Scottish Aggregate Trophy
For the highest Scottish aggregate pointed dog, plus a monetary award of £15.
Awarded to: George Gardner with Meg, Scotland.
The C D Fenwick 3rd Welsh Aggregate Trophy
For the highest Welsh aggregate pointed dog.
Awarded to: Dai Howells with Nip, Wales.
(Aggregate awards are calculated by adding the National, International Qualifying plus International Supreme points).
Specific Trophies
The Rhiwlas Trophy
For the Supreme Champion (perpetual). The Society's oldest trophy, and the first known to be presented at any sheepdog trial. (First awarded in 1876 at the Rhiwlas Trials to James Thomson. Given to the ISDS in 1954 by his widow, Jean, when she was 102 years old.)
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
The J B Bagshaw trophy
For the winner of the Driving Dog Competition. Given by W B Bagshaw. Plus monetary award of £25.
Awarded to: Peter Morgan with Mossee, Ireland.
The Scott Morris Silver Plate
For the winner of the Young Handler Competition. Given by Mr D S Morris, solicitor to the Society (perpetual).
Awarded to: Peter Morgan Jr with Tip, Ireland.
The Edinburgh Trophy
For the oldest competing handler at these trials. Given by The Corporation of Edinburgh (perpetual).
Awarded to: Idris Morgan, Wales (competed on his 90th Birthday),
Donaldson Cup
For the youngest competing handler in Singles or Doubles at these trials. Given by Robert Hamilton (perpetual).
Awarded to: Freddie Fulford, Scotland, aged 17.
The Ashton Priestley Trophy
For the Best Sportsman, in the judges' opinion. Given by Mrs Priestly (perpetual).
Awarded to: Irdis Morgan, Wales.
Gilbertson & Page Champions' Awards
Engraved Cut Crystal Decanter Sets will be presented to the Supreme Champion and the Winner of the Brace Competition at prize giving.
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
Awarded to: Ricky Hutchinson with Denwyn Moya and Jonah, England.
The Young Handlers will each receive Silver Plated Tankards.
Presented to:
Peter Morgan Jr with Tip, Ireland
Elgan Jarman with Ken, Wales
Tom Simpson with Gillieglen Mist, England
Tyler McKinlay with Heatherstane King, Scotland.
A bag of 'Dr John Platinum' dog feed will be awarded to the 15 Supreme finalists and Brace Champion.
Blue Riband
The Society Blue Riband to be worn by the Supreme Champion dog.
Awarded to: Tom O'Sullivan with North Hill Tess, Ireland.
(In the award of all trophies, the word dog means dog or bitch)