2026 Hall of Fame Election
An Update
August 21, 2026
Source: Hall of Fame Committee
After a 45-day endorsement process and 30-day nomination process have concluded, an early September meeting is scheduled to elect a Dog and a Person to the UKC/American Field Hall of Fame. The following have been officially nominated and will be included in the voting process.
Dogs (in alphabetical order):
- Chasehill Little Bud
- Chelsea's Thunder Bolt
- Erin's War Creek
- Miller's Dialing In
- Moss Meadow Traveler
- Pennstar
- Ponderosa Mac
- Ridge Creek Cody
- Rivertons Funseek'n Scooter
- Shady Hills Billy
People (in alphabetical order):
- Richard Brenneman
- Clinton "Joe" Bush
- Chris Catanzarite
- Jim Cipponeri
- Torben Hansen
- Larry Huffman
- Dr. George Ihrke
- Dave LaChance
- Robert Leet
- Gary Lester
- Dr. Robert Rankin
- Cecil Rester
- Keith Severin
- Dwight Smith
- Jim Tande
Once the final vote is concluded, an announcement will follow.
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