The points for the ARC Top Ten Junior Handler Awards are based on placements and wins in Junior Showmanship Competition at AKC licensed shows from January 1 through December 31, as reported in the AKC Rottweiler Award Reports.  The points are calculated as follows:

Placement: The Junior must place in a class, then one point is counted for each Junior defeated in the class.

Best Junior: Total number of Juniors in the show, minus one.

Reserve Best Junior: Total number of Juniors in the show competing for Reserve, minus 1.