Note: Borderline issues from 1960-2024 were used to create a historical listing of BTCA Member Award Winners. The listing may be incomplete if the Member Award Winner was not published in the Borderline. Borderline issues are unavailable online from 1986-1998. If you know of any Member Award Winners not listed, please contact the Awards Chair.
Hair Bear Award
Award recognizes a junior with “the special bond” with their dog.
| Year Awarded | Junior | Border Terrier Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Samantha Michel | |
| 2025 | Madison O’Rourke | Hazel |
| 2022 | Hailey Sorenson | GCH Meadowlake You Ain’t Seen Nothin Yet ME |
| 2015 | Caleb Campbell | Mullins |
| 2013 | Lauren Moore | CH Ristle Step’n Stone at B’Sntch RN JE - Indy |
| 2008 | CT Giese | Glen |
| 2004 | Amanda Alvarado | CH Binewoods Mucho Trabajo - Holly |
Lucy Award
Recognizes the person or dog that embodies the good character, mentoring abilities, courageousness, and generosity as demonstrated by Lucy during her life.
| Year Awarded | Border Terrier Name | Owned By |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GCH Steel Ridge Keeper of the Flame - Keeper | Joan Esham |
| 2025 | Willow | Ann Kizer |
| 2025 | Emmy | Bonny Baker |
| 2025 | Tartan | Joyce Kirn |
| 2021 | Hasselwick Border Terriers | Hazel L Wichman |
| 2019 | Am/Can CH Duet’s Smokin’ in te Boys Room - Chad | Beverly Ferguson |
| 2017 | Scentsible Shameless - Wicked | Leslie Sprando |
| 2016 | CH Sunkist She’ll Be Poise N Ivy - Ivy | Arliss Johnson |
| 2015 | CAN/AM CH Bandersnatch Rhapsody in Blue - DJ | Marg and Amanda Pough |
| 2011 | CH Riggsrun Ott-to-Be Hot Stuff - Chile | Nominated by Starr Ott |
| 2009 | Luvemur North State Edition - Nicki | Lisa Nelson-Firing |
| 2009 | Luvemur Sparkle Plenty - Tasha | Lisa Nelson-Firing |
| 2009 | Scruffy Sheridan - Scruffy | Jacqueline Sheridan Moore |
| 2009 | Badger | Kate Collins |
| 2008 | Ridgeparrks Much Ado - Addie | Arliss Johnson |
| 2007 | Otley’s English Muffin O’Thistlerose - Connor | Shelia Sanders and Jean Rassbach |
| 2006 | Hideaways WNDSWPT Astasolilja - Lucy | Tom and June Novak |
Eddie Award
This award is offered annually at the BTCA National Specialty for the most creative and humorous non-qualifying performance of the past year.
| Year Awarded | Border Terrier Name | Owned By |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Danny | Kathy Teufel |
| 2025 | Styrker | Ron Weaks |
| 2022 | Audacious Llwynog Chaserokilcreggan - Chaser | Judy Smith |
| 2021 | CH Fortune's The Next Chapter - Teller | Regena Sanders |
| 2019 | Wayward Tear Of The Skystone - Turq | Rachel Leist |
| 2016 | JandR Boysenberry of Rowan | Ruth Bromer |
| 2015 | Mochi | Judy Smith |
| 2013 | Sunkist Some Smooth Bug - Buzz | Carol Soeldner |
| 2012 | Bever Lea Alfisols Harry - Alf | Kristin Stokes |
| 2009 | Raveneaux’s Can You Dig It -Tinker | Deborah Toole |
| 2008 | Wyse Guy - Razor | Gail Schwartz |
| 2008 Runner Up | Sage | Judy Smith |
| 2006 | Kobold Lucky At Me | Lee Boelter |
| 2005 | Barbie does Agility - Libby | Kathry Schrimpf |
| 2001 | CH Moorlyn’s Otter B Adandy - Otter | Laura Golden |
| 2001 Runner Up | Chili’s Royal B My Valentine | Sally Cerrato |
| 1999 | Bolingo - Bobo | Pamela Mueller |
| 1999 Award of Merit | Thorin | Barry Seville |
| 1999 50th Anniversary | AM/Can/WWKC CH Hickory Ridge Rowdy O’Tav-a-Mac - Rowdy | Trish Clute |
Harry Award
Most Creative Agility run qualifying, or non-qualifying. Donna Sapp, Chair
| Year Awarded | Border Terrier Name | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Argo | Cheryl Beckage |
| 2018 | GCH CH Standish’s Justa Raz A Mataz OA OAJ JE - Taz | Wally Quinn |
| 2016 | Rascal | Audrey and Joseph Metro |
| 2014 | GCH Faireiew Stormy Weather - Tug | Audrey and Joseph Metro |
| 2009 | Am/Can CH Sulan Fancy That! NA OAJ - Tessa | Alan and Sue Baxter |
| 2007 | CH OttzbeLndi’s Let Freedom Ring SE | Star Ott |
| 2001 | CH Moorlyn’s Otter B Adandy CD OA NAJ ME CGC TT VX - Otter | Laura Golden |
Terrar Award
The Terrar Awards were created for Border Terriers who earn an AKC Earthdog Title at a BTCA National Specialty.
| Year Awarded | Border Terrier Name | Title Earned | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bert | SXE2 | Deb Bronken (WA) |
| 2025 | Ember | MXE4 | Chuck Campbell (MN) |
| 2025 | Max | EE6 | Ileen Gallagher (WA) |
| 2025 | Sweet Rose | EE | Joan Goforth (AZ) |
| 2025 | Hazel | EE | Curtis Lake (WA) |
| 2025 | Twist | SE | Curtis Lake (WA) |
| 2025 | Hazel | JE | Madison O'Rourke (WA) |
| 2025 | Peanut | ME | Andrea Robertson (FL) |
| 2023 | Willow | EE27 | Ann Kizer (CA) |
| 2023 | Charlie | EE6 | Cathy Hose (MN) |
| 2023 | Grace | EE | Misty Bowen (MO) |
| 2023 | Hazel | ME | Curtis Lake (WA) |
| 2023 | Badger | SE | Tracey Fawkes (IL) |
| 2023 | Tillie | JXE | Tracey Fawkes (IL) |
| 2023 | Veri | NE | D’Arcy Downs Vollbracht (AZ) |
| 2023 | BamBam | NE | Nelda Mattison (OH) |