North American Gun Dog Association
Handler of the Year

The scores will be used from all single divisions.

Only the best score of the handler each day of Nationals will be used from the singles divisions. Handler of the Year will be determined by the following criteria:

 All of these scores will be added together with good sportsmanship being a strong additional factor. Only one score per day will be used. In the event there is a tie of total scores, the first tie breaker will be the total time from the run used on the third day, with the quickest time winning. If still tied, the second tie breaker will be the time of the first bird bagged from the run used on the third day.

The handler must exhibit the following qualities:
Be a positive influence and role model
Be willing to help others
Show good sportsmanship in and out of competition
Treat their dog(s) with the respect and compassion they deserve
and promote and represent the NAGDA Organization in a positive way.


2023 - Dave Hamilton

2023 Handler of the Year is Dave Hamilton of Visalia, CA.

Dave participated in Senior Handler, Doubles and Senior Dog Divisions.

Congratulations Dave!!

2022 - Jarek Crow

2022 Handler of the Year is Jarek Crow of Goodland, KS.

Jarek participated multiple times in the Sr. Youth Division and Doubles Division.

Well done Jarek!!


2021 - Melvin Crow

2021 Handler of the Year is Melvin Crow of Goodland, KS.

Melvin participated in the Open Pointing, Senior Dog and Doubles Division.

Congratulations Melvin!!


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2019 - Dan Hannum

2019 Handler of the Year is Dan Hannum of Dayton, Nevada.

Dan participated in the Open Flushing, Open Pointing and the Senior Handler.

Congratulations Dan!!


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2018 - MELVIN CROW

2018 Handler of the Year is Melvin Crow of Goodland, Kansas.

Melvin participated in Open Pointing and Amateur Pointing.

Congratulations Melvin!!


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2017 - Ron Moorhead

2017 Handler of the Year is Dr. Ron Moorhead of Ogallala, NE. 

Ron has been a participating in NAGDA since 2000. 

Congratulations Ron!!

 


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2016 - Dan Hannum

2016 Handler of the Year is Dan Hannum of Dayton, NV.

Dan participated in Open Pointing and Open Flushing.

Congratulations Dan!!