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.

2025 Winners - Coming Soon!

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MAC Dog of the Year

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MAC Handler of the Year

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Sportsmanship Award

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Agility Dog of the Year

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Standard Dog of the Year

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Games Dog of the Year

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Steeplechase Dog of the Year

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Rookie Handler of the Year

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Rookie Dog of the Year

Historical Awards

2024

Agility Dog of the Year - Reis (Dana Johnson)
MAC Dog of the Year - Norbert (Jayne Reid)
MAC Handler of the Year: Patti Broadfoot
Sportsmanship Award: Andrea Morningstar
Rookie Dog of the Year: River (Andrea Jolliffe)
Rookie Handler of the Year: Cassandra Langille (Bennett) & Danielle Spratt (Reggie)
Standard Dog: Chloe (Elisha Lucas)
Games Dog: Scuin (Brenda Minchin)
Steeplechase Dog: Niall (Jay Johnston)

2022

Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minhcin)
MAC Dog of the Year: Samson & Libby (Karen Swartz)
Sportsmanship Award: Sharon Kilback
Rookie Dog of the Year: Mocha (Andrea Jolliffe)
Standard Dog: Stella (Pam Nixon)
Games Dog: Kelly (Gillian Gibson)
Steeplechase Dog:

2019

Agility Dog of the Year: Stella (Pam Nixon)
Rookie Dog of the Year: Isla (Rachel Hawkins)
Standard Dog: Scuin (Brenda Minchin)
Games Dog: Mocha (Andrea Jolliffe)
Steeplechase Dog: Tazz (Brenda Minchin)

2017

Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minchin)
MAC Dog of the Year: Flirt (Marianne Holmes)
Sportsmanship Award: Lynne Houston
Standard Dog: Rylie (Debbie Dust)
Games Dog: Kelly (Gillian Gibson)
Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)

2015

Agility Dog of the Year: Turbo (Arlene Hayes) & Jet (Annette Spitters)
MAC Dog of the Year: Kaylee (Margaret Gelinas)
Sportsmanship Award: Gina McDonald
Standard Dog: Marley (Annette Spitters)
Games Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)
Steeplechase Dog: Chevy (Kara Farwell)

2013

Agility Dog of the Year: Sailor (John Platts)
MAC Dog of the Year: Walter (Suzanne Hennessy)
Sportsmanship Award: Roy Winsor
Rookie Dog of the Year: Spirit (Jennifer Francis)
Standard Dog: Chevy (Kara Farwell)
Games Dog: Cole (Julia Sungalia-Neeham)
Steeplechase Dog: Thunder (Andrew Schlueter)

2023

Agility Dog of the Year: Flirt (Marianne Holmes) & Libby & Samson (Karen Swartz)
MAC Dog of the Year: Breaker (Susan Jarrell)
Sportsmanship Award: Patti Broadfoot
Standard Dog: Chloe (Elisha Lucas)
Games Dog: Caper (Lynne Houston)
Steeplechase Dog: Reis (Dana Johnson), Isla (Rachel Hawkins) & Ezra (Gloria Mitchell)

2021

Agility Dog of the Year: Swerve (Kara Roberston)
MAC Dog of the Year: Balou (Tracy Huxley)
Sportsmanship Award: Stuart McKay
Rookie Dog of the Year: Jeter (Belinda Gougoulias)
Standard Dog: Nitro (Jeff Hayes), Hali (Sharon Kilback) & Porscha (Andrea Morningstar)
Games Dog: Isla (Rachel Hawkins) & Stryker (Kara Roberston)

2018

Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minhcin)
MAC Dog of the Year: Samson & Libby (Karen Swartz)
Sportsmanship Award: Sharon Kilback
Rookie Dog of the Year: Mocha (Andrea Jolliffe)
Standard Dog: Stella (Pam Nixon)
Games Dog: Kelly (Gillian Gibson)
Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)

2016

Agility Dog of the Year: Tazz (Brenda Minchin)
MAC Dog of the Year: Ella (Susan Jarrell)
Sportsmanship Award: Dan Dawsayer
Rookie Dog of the Year: Ryker (Amber Milliken)
Standard Dog: Rosie (Irina Rachinsky)
Games Dog: Stella (Pam Nixon)
Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)

2014

Agility Dog of the Year: Sailor (John Platts)
MAC Dog of the Year: Boomerang (Amy Muschik)
Sportsmanship Award: Sue Hickey
Rookie Dog of the Year: Nikki (Lisa Cinch)
Standard Dog: Lazer (Pat Mackenzie)
Games Dog: Turbo (Arlene Hayes)
Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)

2012

Agility Dog of the Year: Chevy (Kara Farwell)
MAC Dog of the Year: Zorro (Carol MacMillan)
Sportsmanship Award: John Platts
Rookie Dog of the Year: Harpur (Sharon O'Brien)
Standard Dog: Ernie (Pam Nixon)
Games Dog: Sailor (John Platts)
Steeplechase Dog: Tank (Jeff Hayes)