MAC Awards
Each year, MAC presents a variety of awards recognizing member achievements and contributions. Some awards are nomination-based, while others are earned through accomplishments. Scroll down to view past award recipients.
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Historical Awards
2024
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Agility Dog of the Year - Reis (Dana Johnson)
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​MAC Dog of the Year - Norbert (Jayne Reid)
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MAC Handler of the Year: Patti Broadfoot
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​Sportsmanship Award: Andrea Morningstar
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​River (Andrea Jolliffe)
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Rookie Handler of the Year: Cassandra Langille (Bennett) & Danielle Spratt (Reggie)
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Standard Dog: Chloe (Elisha Lucas)
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Games Dog: Scuin (Brenda Minchin)
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Steeplechase Dog: Niall (Jay Johnston)
2022
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Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minhcin)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Samson & Libby (Karen Swartz)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Sharon Kilback
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Mocha (Andrea Jolliffe)
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Standard Dog: Stella (Pam Nixon)
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Games Dog: Kelly (Gillian Gibson)
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Steeplechase Dog:
2019
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Agility Dog of the Year: Stella (Pam Nixon)
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Isla (Rachel Hawkins)
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Standard Dog: Scuin (Brenda Minchin)
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Games Dog: Mocha (Andrea Jolliffe)
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Steeplechase Dog: Tazz (Brenda Minchin)
2017
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Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minchin)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Flirt (Marianne Holmes)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Lynne Houston
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Standard Dog: Rylie (Debbie Dust)
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Games Dog: Kelly (Gillian Gibson)
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Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)
2015
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Agility Dog of the Year: Turbo (Arlene Hayes) & Jet (Annette Spitters)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Kaylee (Margaret Gelinas)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Gina McDonald
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Standard Dog: Marley (Annette Spitters)
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Games Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)
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Steeplechase Dog: Chevy (Kara Farwell)
2013
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Agility Dog of the Year: Sailor (John Platts)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Walter (Suzanne Hennessy)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Roy Winsor
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Spirit (Jennifer Francis)
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Standard Dog: Chevy (Kara Farwell)
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Games Dog: Cole (Julia Sungalia-Neeham)
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Steeplechase Dog: Thunder (Andrew Schlueter)
2023
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Agility Dog of the Year: Flirt (Marianne Holmes) & Libby & Samson (Karen Swartz)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Breaker (Susan Jarrell)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Patti Broadfoot
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Standard Dog: Chloe (Elisha Lucas)
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Games Dog: Caper (Lynne Houston)
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Steeplechase Dog: Reis (Dana Johnson), Isla (Rachel Hawkins) & Ezra (Gloria Mitchell)
2021
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Agility Dog of the Year: Swerve (Kara Roberston)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Balou (Tracy Huxley)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Stuart McKay
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Jeter (Belinda Gougoulias)
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Standard Dog: Nitro (Jeff Hayes), Hali (Sharon Kilback) & Porscha (Andrea Morningstar)
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Games Dog: Isla (Rachel Hawkins) & Stryker (Kara Roberston)
2018
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Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minhcin)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Samson & Libby (Karen Swartz)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Sharon Kilback
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Mocha (Andrea Jolliffe)
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Standard Dog: Stella (Pam Nixon)
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Games Dog: Kelly (Gillian Gibson)
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Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)
2016
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Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minchin)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Ella (Susan Jarrell)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Dan Dawsayer
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Ryker (Amber Milliken)
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Standard Dog: Rosie (Irina Rachinsky)
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Games Dog: Stella (Pam Nixon)
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Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)
2014
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Agility Dog of the Year: Sailor (John Platts)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Boomerang (Amy Muschik)
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​Sportsmanship Award: Sue Hickey
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Nikki (Lisa Cinch)
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Standard Dog: Lazer (Pat Mackenzie)
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Games Dog: Turbo (Arlene Hayes)
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Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)
2012
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Agility Dog of the Year: Chevy (Kara Farwell)
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​MAC Dog of the Year: Zorro (Carol MacMillan)
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​Sportsmanship Award: John Platts
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Rookie Dog of the Year: ​Harpur (Sharon O'Brien)
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Standard Dog: Ernie (Pam Nixon)
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Games Dog: Sailor (John Platts)
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Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)