The Howard Whipple Memorial Trophy is given in memory of Howard Whipple of Swampscott who was an organizer of the club, a charter member, served on the Barn Committee, Technical Committee and Director and show judge many times.

He was the most active member of the club for 23 1/2 years and had received the attendance award every year since 1969 when the award was first initiated.

The trophy consists of a large engraved oblong pewter tray. The recipient of the award will be given the tray to hold for 1 year at which time a replica consisting of a pewter tray will be presented to them.