The highlight of Friday’s barbeque was the crowning of Jody Verge as winner of the 2011 Musher’s Hat contest. She earned the judges’ favour with a coyote fur entry resembling the roadrunner of cartoon fame.
All mushers had their name added to the “Dog Musher” award, Ron Potter received the “Special Volunteer” award, Terry Johnson received accolades and the “Snowmobiler” award, Warren and Kate Palfrey received the “Best Conditioned Dogteam” award, Terry Houghton the “Red Lantern” award, Tyler Dinsdale the “Hard Luck” award, Kim Verge the “Spirit of the Mail Run” award, five names were placed on the “Skijoring” award and six participants aged 16 and under received the very special Holger Bauer award that rewards and encourages participation by children.