From Kyle Hopkins in Anchorage --

Just a quick note to pass along the winners of the coveted humanitarian award for best dog care (DeeDee Jonrowe) and other honors tonight at the finishers' banquet in Nome.

Pen Air Spirit of Alaska Award - Aliy Zirkle

GCI Dorothy G. Page Halfway Award – Jim Lanier

Wells Fargo Bank Alaska Gold Coast Award - Aliy Zirkle

Nome Kennel Club Fastest Time from Safety to Nome Award - Mike Williams, Jr.

Horizon Lines Most Improved Musher Award - Rohn Buser

Jerry Austin Rookie of the Year – Brent Sass

Fred Meyer Sportsmanship Award – Lance Mackey

ExxonMobil Mushers Choice Award - Dan Seavey

Northern Air Cargo Herbie Nayokpuk Memorial Award – Michelle Phillips

Golden Clipboard Award – Community of Nulato

Golden Stethoscope Award - Ruth Kothe, DVM and Tanja Kruse, DVM

Alaska Airlines Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award – DeeDee Jonrowe

City of Nome Lolly Medley Golden Harness Award Winner – Guinness – Dallas Seavey Lead Dog

Northern Air Cargo Four Wheeler Drawing Winner – Peter Kaiser