2019 Annual Awards

Patrol Team of the year

Trooper Crista Maurice & K9 Cole from the Vermont State Police

Evidence detection

Conservation Officer James Benvenuti & K9 Cora from NH Fish & Wildlife

Apprehension of the year

Trooper Steve Schutt & K9 Achilles from the Vermont State Police

​Dedicated Service

Officer Jeremy Perkins & K9 Blesk from the Lebanon Police Department

Detection team of the year

Sgt. Rich Slusser & K9 Drager from the Vermont State Police

Public Service

Trooper Wayne Godfrey & K9 Tarawa from the Vermont State Police

Team of the year and hall of fame inductees 

Cpl. Trent Martin & K9 Capon from the Burlington Police Department

Citizen / business awards

Island Memorial & Pet's Final Embrace for helping our K9 handlers through the most difficult of times.
Camp Dudley At Kiniya where we hold our annual Green Mountain Iron Dog Competition as well as several other training events.
West Lebanon Feed & Supply for their generous donations as well has hosting the annual K9 Awareness Day.
Doc Howard from the Vermont Veterinary Surgical Center for taking great care of many of our K9s.
Sarah Hahn for all of her volunteer efforts at our K9 events.
Emily Leinoff for her volunteer efforts with our K9 Association's social media, photography, and store.
And a special thank you to everyone who has donated to our association and all of our followers for your continued support!