Musher Hall of Fame
Yukon Quest Champions
1984 - Sonny Lindner - 12 days, 0 hours, 5 minutes
1985 - Joe Runyan - 11 days, 11 hours, 55 minutes
1986 - Bruce Johnson - 14 days, 9 hours, 17 minutes
1987 - Bill Cotter - 12 days, 4 hours, 34 minutes
1988 - David Monson - 12 days, 5 hours, 6 minutes
1989 - Jeff King - 11 days, 20 hours, 51 minutes
1990 - Vern Halter - 11 days, 17 hours, 9 minutes
1991 - Charlie Boulding - 10 days, 21 hours, 12 minutes
1992 - John Schandelmeier - 11 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes
1993 - Charlie Boulding - 10 days, 19 hours, 9 minutes
1994 - Lavon Barve - 10 days, 22 hours, 44 minutes
1995 - Frank Turner - 10 days, 16 hours, 20 minutes
1996 - John Schandelmeier - 12 days, 16 hours, 6 minutes
1997 - Rick Mackey - 12 days, 5 hours, 55 minutes
1998 - Bruce Lee - 11 days, 11 hours, 27 minutes
1999 - Ramy Brooks - 11 days, 8 hours, 27 minutes
2000 - Aliy Zirkle - 10 days, 22 hours, 57 minutes
2001 - Tim Osmar - 11 days, 13 hours, 38 minutes
2002 - Hans Gatt - 11 days 4 hours, 22 minutes
2003 - Hans Gatt - 10 days 16 hours, 28 minutes
2004 - Hans Gatt - 10 days 17 hours, 54 minutes
2005 - Lance Mackey - 11 days 32 minutes
2006 - Lance Mackey - 10 days, 7 hours, 47 minutes
2007 - Lance Mackey - 10 days, 2 hours, 37 minutes
2008 - Lance Mackey - 10 days, 12 hours, 14 minutes
2009 - Sebastian Schnuelle - 9 days, 23 hours, 20 minutes
2010 - Hans Gatt - 9 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes
2011 - Dallas Seavey - 10 days, 11 hours, 53 minutes
2012 - Hugh Neff - 9 days, 17 hours, 14 minutes
Yukon Quest Firsts
First musher to Start the Yukon Quest: Pecos Humphries, 1984
First Yukon Quest Champion: Sonny Linder, 1984
First Canadian Yukon Quest Champion: Bruce Johnson, 1986
First European Yukon Quest Champion: Hans Gatt, 2002
First woman to cross the finish line: Lorrina Mitchell, 1984
First woman Yukon Quest Champion: Aliy Zirkle, 2000
First father-daughter team: Jeninne and Ned Cathers, 1989
First husband-wife team: Linda and Will Forsberg, 1990
First mother-daughter team: Connie and Terri Frerichs, 1990
Youngest musher to enter the race: Jeninne Cathers, 1989
First musher to win the Yukon Quest twice: Charlie Boulding in 1991 & 1993
First musher to win the Yukon Quest 3 times (and in a row): Hans Gatt in 2002, 2003 & 2004
First musher to win the Yukon Quest 4 times (and in a row): Lance Mackey in 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008
Fastest winning time: 9 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes, Hans Gatt, 2010
Slowest winning time: 14 days, 9 hours and 17 minutes, Bruce Johnson, 1986
Closest finish: In 2012, Hugh Neff, YQ Champion, beat second place Allen Moore by 26 seconds.
Top 10 Finishing Times Both Directions - All Years
2010 - Hans Gatt - 9 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes
2010 - Lance Mackey - 9 days, 1 hour, 29 minutes
2010 - Hug Neff - 9 hours, 3 hours, 9 minutes
2010 - Zack Steer - 9 days, 14 hours, 49 minutes
2010 - Ken Anderson - 9 days, 14 hours, 52 minutes
2012 - Hugh Neff - 9 days, 17 hours, 14 minutes
2012 - Allen Moore - 9 days, 17 hours, 15 minutes
2010 - Sonny Lindner - 9 days, 21 hours, 5 minutes
2012 - Lance Mackey - 9 days, 22 hours, 39 minutes
2009 - Sebastian Schnuelle - 9 days, 23 hours, 20 minutes
Top 10 Finishing Times Fairbanks to Whitehorse
2010 - Hans Gatt - 9 days, 0 hours, 26 minutes
2010 - Lance Mackey - 9 days, 1 hour, 29 minutes
2010 - Hug Neff - 9 hours, 3 hours, 9 minutes
2010 - Zack Steer - 9 days, 14 hours, 49 minutes
2010 - Ken Anderson - 9 days, 14 hours, 52 minutes
2012 - Hugh Neff - 9 days, 17 hours, 14 minutes
2012 - Allen Moore - 9 days, 17 hours, 15 minutes
2010 - Sonny Lindner - 9 days, 21 hours, 5 minutes
2012 - Lance Mackey - 9 days 22 hours, 39 minutes
2010 - Joshua Cadzow - 10 days, 0 hours, 9 minutes
Top 10 Finishing Times Whitehorse to Fairbanks
2009 - Sebastian Schnuelle - 9 days, 23 hours, 20 minutes
2009 - Hugh Neff - 9 days, 23 hours, 24 minutes
2009 - Jon Little - 10 days, 0 hours, 28 minutes
2007 - Lance Mackey - 10 days, 2 hours, 37 minutes
2007 - Hans Gatt - 10 days, 9 hours, 19 minutes
2009 - Martin Buser - 10 days, 9 hours, 40 minutes
2009 - Michelle Phillips - 10 days, 9 hours, 41 minutes
2009 - William Kleedehn - 10 days, 11 hours, 16 minutes
2011 - Dallas Seavey - 10 days, 11 hours, 53 minutes
2009 - Brent Sass - 10 days 11 hours, 54 minutes
Yukon Quest Award Winners
Sportsmanship Award
Presented to the musher exhibiting the best sportsmanship along the trail. The selection is made by fellow mushers.
1985 - Joe May
1986 - Don Glassburn
1992 - Tim Mowry
1993 - John Gourley
1994 - John Barron
1995 - Jay Cadzow
1996 - Mark May
1997 - John Schandelmeier
1998 - Rusty Hagen
1999 - Jack Berry
2000 - Rusty Hagan
2001 - Cor Guimond
2002 - Jim Hendrick
2003 - John Schandelmeier
2004 - Thomas Tetz
2005 - Ed Hopkins
2006 - Wayne Hall
2007 - Sebastian Schnuelle
2008 - Kelley Griffin
2009 - Brent Sass
2010 - Sonny Lindner
2011 - Brent Sass, Mike Ellis and Allen Moore
2012 - Paige Drobny
Challenge of the North Award
Presented to the musher who most exemplifies the "Spirit of the Yukon Quest", a spirit that compels one to challenge themselves and persevere. Selected by race officials.
1992 - Dave Sawatzky
1993 - Jeff Mann
1994 - Cor Guimond
1995 - Larry Smith
1996 - Doug Harris
1997 - David O'Farrell
1998 - Thomas Tetz
1999 - Aliy Zirkle
2000 - Hugh Neff
2001 - Joran Freeman
2002 - Wayne Hall
2003 - Frank Turner
2004 - Marcel Marin
2005 - William Kleedehn
2006 - Regina Wycoff
2007 - Mike Jayne
2008 - Brent Sass
2009 - Newton Marshall
2010 - Jocelyne LeBlanc
2011 - Kelley Griffin
2012 - Michael Teplin
Dawson Award
Presented to the first musher to reach Dawson City (home of the "greatest gold rush the world has ever known") who also completes the race. The 4 ounces of Place Gold is provided by Wendy & Joe Fellers of Dawson City.
1987 - Jeff King
1992 - John Schandelmeier
1993 - Charlie Boulding
1994 - Kathy Swenson
1995 - Larry Smith
1996 - John Schandelmeier
1997 - John Schandelmeier
1998 - Andre Nadeau
1999 - Ramy Brooks
2000 - Jack Berry
2001 - Tim Osmar
2002 - Peter Butteri
2003 - Hans Gatt
2004 - Hans Gatt
2005 - Hugh Neff
2006 - Lance Mackey
2007 - Lance Mackey
2008 - Lance Mackey
2009 - William Kleedehn
2010 - Hans Gatt
2011 - Ken Anderson
2012 - Allen Moore
Rookie of the Year Award
Presented to the highest placing official finisher who has never before reached the halfway point of Dawson City.
1992 - John Peep
1993 - Jay Cadzow
1994 - Lavon Barve
1995 - Bill Stewart
1996 - Rick Mackey
1997 - Keizo Funatsu
1998 - Andre Nadeau
1999 - Carrie Farr
2000 - Cim Smith
2001 - Joran Freeman
2002 - Shannon Brockman
2003 - Martin Masicotte
2004 - Zach Steer
2005 - Lance Mackey
2006 - Richie Beattie
2007 - Aaron Burmeister
2008 - Ken Anderson
2009 - Martin Buser
2010 - Joshua Cadzow
2011 - Dallas Seavey
2012 - Jake Berkowitz
Veterinarian’s Choice Award
Presented to the musher who demonstrates outstanding canine care for their dogs throughout the race, in the best spirit of the Yukon Quest. This award is a legacy for aspiring mushers to emulate in the humane treatment and care of their team. Race veterinarians select the winner.
1992 - Linda Forsberg
1993 - Jay Cadzow
1994 - John Schandelmeier
1995 - Don Hibbs
1996 - John Schandelmeier
1997 - Ned Cathers
1998 - Dave Olesen
1999 - Sepp Herman
2000 - Dave Olesen
2001 - Frank Turner
2002 - Bill Steyer
2003 - Dan Kaduce
2004 - Dave Dalton
2005 - Gerry Willomitzer
2006 - William Kleedehn
2007 - Sebastian Schnuelle
2008 - Lance Mackey
2009 - Michelle Phillips
2010 - Joshua Cadzow
2011 - Mike Ellis
2012 - Kristy Berington
Golden Harness Award
The Champion lead dog(s) receive new golden harnesses and a meal of raw steak at the Finish & Awards Banquet.
1992 - Tess & Arrow (John Schandelmeier)
1993 - (Charlie Boulding)
1994 - (Lavon Barve)
1995 - Buck & Grizzly (Frank Turner)
1996 - Gin Gin (John Schandelmeier)
1997 - (Rick Mackey)
1998 - Clovis (Bruce Lee)
1999 - Pretty Boy (Ramy Brooks)
2000 - Pedro (Aliy Zirkle)
2001 - (Tim Osmar)
2002 - Havana & Bonzo -Hans Gatt)
2003 - Havana & Milos -Hans Gatt)
2004 - Havana & Felix (Hans Gatt)
2005 - Hobo Jim & Larry (Lance Mackey)
2006 - Hobo Jim & Larry (Lance Mackey)
2007 - Hobo Jim & Lippy (Lance Mackey)
2008 - Handsome & Rev (Lance Mackey)
2009 - Inuk & Nemo (Sebastian Schuelle)
2010 - Stitch & Kinvig (Hans Gatt)
2011 - Guiness & Diesel (Dallas Seavey)
2012 - Walter & Juanita (Hugh Neff)
Red Lantern Award
Presented to the last official finisher.
1984 - Shirley Liss
1985 - Jim Bridges
1986 - Michael Schwandt
1987 - Allen Dennis
1988 - Ty Halvorson
1989 - Peter Butteri
1990 - Esa Ekdahl
1991 - Beat Korner
1992 - George Cook III
1993 - Jeff Currey
1994 - Barry Emmett
1995 - Dieter Zimgibl
1996 - Stan Njootli
1997 - Ralf Zielinski
1998 - Brian O'Donoghue
1999 - Peter Ledwidge
2000 - Deborah Bicknell
2001 - Bruce Milne
2002 - Wayne Hall
2003 - Paul Geoffrion
2004 - Tom Benson
2005 - Blake Freking
2006 - Regina Wycoff
2007 - Bob McAlpin
2008 - Kyla Boivin
2009 - Iris Wood Sutton
2010 - Jocelyne Leblanc
2011 - Hank DeBruin
2012 - Michael Teplin
Silver Award
Not a yearly award, the Silver Award is to be presented to a dog that has performed astoundingly or done a heroic act during a specific race.
2011 - Silver (Brent Sass) for guiding two teams out of a blizard on top of American Summit
Awards no longer presented
Kiwanis Award
Presented to the first official finisher to cross the international border between Canada and the United States. Presented from 1992 to 2004; no longer awarded.
1992 - Sonny Lindner
1993 - Charlie Boulding
1994 - name not available
1995 - Jim Wilson
1996 - John Schandelmeier
1997 - John Schandelmeier
1998 - Andre Nadeau
1999 - Ramy Brooks
2000 - Thomas Tetz
2001 - William Kleedehn
2002 - Peter Butteri
2003 - Hans Gatt
2004 - Zach Steer
Mayor's Award
Presented to the Yukon Quest Champion between 1992 and 1999; no longer awarded.
1992 - John Schandelmeier
1993 - Charlie Boulding
1994 - Lavon Barve
1995 - Frank Turner
1996 - John Schandelmeier
1997 - Rick Mackey
1998 - Bruce Lee
1999 - Ramy Brooks
