Great Lakes Region
Distinguished Merit
2022-2023
Distinguished Merit is the title given to a cat which has produced the required number of Grand Champions, Grand Premiers or Distinguished Merit Cats (5 for females and 10 for males). This award recognizes the dedication required to achieve a successful breeding program, and is coveted by those receiving it for their cats.
Congratulations to the following cats who have earned this prestigious award during the 2022-2023 show year!
Distinguished Merit
GC Jovan Pink Parasol of Meow My, DM
Cream
Persian
Ow: Zayda Stephens
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW Castlkatz Bairn, DM
Blue
British Shorthair
Ow: Ginger & Paul Meeker
Distinguished Merit
NuDawnz Omoidasu, DM
Brown Patterned & White
Japanese Bobtail
Ow: JSLK Friemoth, JL Gallion
Distinguished Merit
GC NuDawnz Ashiato of Ja-Koi, DM
Red Patterned & White
Japanese Bobtail Longhair
Ow: Lorna Friemoth, Janice Poole
Distinguished Merit
GC, BWR, RW Meow My Gentleman Jack, DM
Brown Mackerel Tabby
Persian
Ow: Robert Ruigh
Distinguished Merit
GC, RW Wenlock's Christopher of Minkitty, DM
Champagne Mink
Tonkinese
Ow: Nancy Mikita
Distinguished Merit
Aventurine Scarlett of Beaubarr, DM
Tortoiseshell
Persian
Ow: Jennifer Barr