Hello everyone! ?
We’ve got a few exciting updates—and a little behind-the-scenes —
? Exhibitor of the Year Update
We’re almost there! We’re still waiting to a few American show reports, so the Exhibitors of the Year won’t be formally announced just yet.
? As soon as everything is confirmed, the website will be updated immediately, and we’ll be celebrating and congratulating those well-deserved winners loud and proud!
? Growth Worth Celebrating
Let’s take a moment to celebrate some great news: 2025 showed fantastic growth! ?
After the slow reboot following the Covid-related show decline of 2020–2021, we are officially on the upswing and gaining momentum again.
2024 & 2025 sustained the same number of tabletop shows (a huge win!)
American-only opportunities have increased significantly, offering more ways for members across the country to engage, support the breed and earn points!
As always, the biggest challenge remains financial sustainability with putting on shows—but we’re meeting it with creativity and optimism.
We’re exploring: Virtual tabletop opportunities, inspired by what worked during Covid
Fun and engaging formats for regions not quite ready to host a fully sanctioned show (yet!)
These options help build enthusiasm, experience, and confidence in areas that may be able to host sanctioned shows in the future.
We’re actively working through how points, partial points, and alternative rewards could fit into these evolving formats
Ways to keep members excited and focused on SCNA tabletop opportunities....
Creating fun, accessible experiences members can enjoy locally
More details are coming soon—this is an evolving process!
⭐ Exhibitor Recognition Program —
We’re also very excited to fully implement the Exhibitor Recognition Program! While the specifics are still being finalized, here’s what we can share:
Youth and Open exhibitors will have smaller tiered recognition
Recognition may include patches, pins, hats, or similar fun items
These tiers will start at lower, more frequently achievable levels—well before the Master Exhibitor milestone of 500 points
This is especially important for our youth exhibitors ?
Youth earn smaller points for their show efforts, and this program is designed to better recognize their hard work -between the dedicated youth program and incentive tiers. By offering more achievable milestones, we hope to keep our exhibitors-young and old- motivated, celebrated, and proud of what they’re accomplishing.
Whether showing tabletop or in-cage, our exhibitors—all of them—are doing an amazing job! ?
Thank you for being part of the growth, the rebuilding, and the future of our shows. We’re incredibly grateful for this community!
Stay tuned—and keep showing! ?
