AWARD

WINNER

DESCRIPTION

Best Gather

Jan Thompson & Hannah

For the best outrun-lift-fetch in the Open classes - not necessarily by score, but by talent, as observed by the judge

Best Drive

Tricia Macrae & Jim

For the best drive in the Open classes - not necessarily by score, but by talent, as observed by the judge

Best Shed

Ron Enzeroth & Mick

For the best shed in the Open classes - not necessarily by score, but by talent, as observed by the judge

Best Pen

Sally Glei & Sid

For the best pen in the Open classes - not necessarily by score, but by talent, as observed by the judge

Top End Award

Carla King & Floss

For the Open dog the set-out crew would most like to own, based on his approach to the sheep at the top, as determined by the set-out riders on horseback

Amateur Nursery Award

Adrian Espinoza & Brooke

For the top-scoring Nursery handler who has never won an Open trial - sponsored by Alasdair & Tricia Macrae in honor of developing handlers

Best Kentucky-Bred Dog

Bob Washer's Briggs

For the top-scoring dog bred in Kentucky, sponsored by Bob & Bobbie Washer to support top breeding lines in Kentucky

Most Promising Dog

Scott Glen's Alice

As determined by the judges from the Novice, Pro-Novice, and Nursery classes

Most Promising Handler

Adrian Espinoza

As determined by the judges of the Novice and Pro-Novice classes