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. Including on Social Media platforms.
Treat their dog(s) with the respect and compassion they deserve
and promote and represent the NAGDA Organization in a positive way.
2024 - Jason Artzer
2024 Handler of the Year is Jason Artzer of Goodland, KS.
Jason participated in the Amateur Flushing, Open Flushing, Open Pointing and Doubles Divisions.
Congratulations Jason!!
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!!
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!!
2018 - MELVIN CROW
2018 Handler of the Year is Melvin Crow of Goodland, Kansas.
Melvin participated in Open Pointing and Amateur Pointing.
Congratulations Melvin!!
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!!
2016 - Dan Hannum
2016 Handler of the Year is Dan Hannum of Dayton, NV.
Dan participated in Open Pointing and Open Flushing.
Congratulations Dan!!