The American Kennel Club announced that the Rapid City Kennel Club has been named a recipient of the AKC Community Achievement Awards for its dedication to promoting responsible dog ownership.

The local club received one of three awards this quarter; Susque-Nango Kennel Club of Binghamton, N.Y., and Oconee River Kennel Club of Watkinsville, Ga., also received acknowledgement.

The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members.