13 Jul VER Annual Awards 2024

We were delighted for our President, Jacqueline Bishop to award this years VER Awards at the recent Lardner Show on Saturday 6th July 2024

Incase you missed the social media posts, I am delighted to advise of this years VER Award winners:

Keith Turner Memorial Trophy, Suri Alpaca of the Year
Awarded to Dulce Lavender – CONGRATULATIONS Jacqueline and Georgia Bishop from Dulce Alpacas

Lyla Fisher Memorial Trophy, Huacaya Alpaca of the Year
Awarded to Kelowna Jasper – CONGRATULATIONS to Greg and Jenny Bradshaw from Kelowna Alpacas.

Dianne Condon Memorial Trophy, Best New Breeder
Awarded to Elm Park Alpacas – CONGRATULATIONS Kylie and Colin Taylor.

This year the committee decided to do VER Best of Colour of the year awards as well.
Congratulations to the following alpacas and their owners. 🎉🎉🎉

Best of Colour of the year for Huacaya:
Roan – Kelowna Jasper
White – Chakana Gold Toruk
Grey – Lemarli Wonder Blue
Black – Whispering Gums Silhouette owned by Elm Park
Light Fawn – Ripplefield Nicko Sukey
Best of Colour of the year for Suri:
Medium/Dark Fawn – Dulce Lavender
Roan – Nil Desperandum Mahogany Breeze
Black – Tickenhall JJ Flash owned by Dulce Alpacas
White –
Bedrock Chenara owned by Granjero Park Alpacas
Brown – Baarrooka Epic Adventure owned by Nil Desperandum

Dulce Lavender with Jacqueline and Georgia Bishop


Kelowna Jasper handled by Jenny Bradshaw with committee member Georgia Bishop

Elm Park Alpacas – Kylie and Colin Taylor

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