It is a reality of life that men are competitive and the most competitive games draw the most competitive men. That's why we are here - to compete. The object of competition is to win fairly, squarely, by the rules …There is something in good men that really yearns for discipline and the harsh reality of head to head combat.

- Coach Vincent T. Lombardi

On Wednesday, March 16, the nation’s top 20 Hounds, Sires, Dams and Kennels were recognized for their accomplishments in 2015. The dinner and awards presentation was held at the Varner 4-H Center in Swainsboro, GA with approximately 125 guests in attendance. The leaderboard committee along with the sponsors would like to say congratulations to these top 20 hounds, sires, dams and kennels listed below for their competitiveness and achievements last year. Each of these owners worked hard each and every day to make a difference, to improve, to grow, and to deliver on their goal of winning.

The leaderboard committee would also like to say thanks to all of the hunters and especially to all of the associations who chose to participate in the Masters leaderboard awards program in 2015. It was a huge success and we know the hunters are especially thankful for their hound’s recognition and for their opportunity to receive acknowledgment for their hard work and accomplishments. We really hope everyone enjoys the continued updates and utilizes the information to build yourself a better breeding program in the future.
Each of you should also take the time to say thank you to all of the sponsors listed below for this recognition and awards program. They are amazing in what they give back to the hunters, and they really need to be remembered when you consider feed and supplies for your kennels.

The Hunters Horn Magazine
Pride Feeds
Johnson Telemetry
Mid-South/Showtime Feeds
Specialty Feeds, Inc.

Thank you,
Clif Parker

Hound of the Year Points Owner
Bennett's Bruce Leroy 2025 Jarrett Bennett
Cox's Gloria 1920 Ronnie Cox
P&D's Zip 1895 Kelly Parker/Heath Davis
Stahl's Electra 1715 Benji Stahl
Richie's Midget 1675 Richie Ladner
V.B.'s Sexy Shelby M. 1650 J-Bird Magee
McMillan's Brownlee 1515 Ronnie McMillan
P&D's Sparky 1460 Kelly Parker/Heath Davis
McMillan's Baby Girl 1405 Ronnie McMillan
CMK's Calvary IGWT 1395 Chris Powell
TRK's Jean 1285 Brian Lassiter/Don Lassiter
SS Flo Jo 1280 Sky Scott
McMillan's Tori 1155 Ronnie McMillan
Cox's Raj 1150 Ronnie Cox
Miller's King Tutt 1090 Heather & Todd Miller
B&J's Ringneck 1075 Branson Hoover/Judd Short
South Bryan Platinum 1075 Russell Jenkins
V.B.'s Shelby M. 1065 J-Bird Magee
Starkey's Sandy 1060 Harold Starkey
Top Notch Rugaroo 1045 Kelly Vicari

Sire of the Year Points Owner
McMillan's Little D. 8575 Ronnie McMillan
Whisenant's Jimmy B. 6175 Brandon Whisenant
Lakehill's Chili 5875 Glen Howell
Crisco's New Bern 5125 Tony Deal
Kyle's Remington 3870 Kyle Todd
D&S Mighty Man 3770 Harvey Hardison
Hill's Russian 3685 Stuart Miller
Jeff's Blackjack 3505 Jeff Lucas
Stahl's Red Man 3480 Benji Stahl
Bonner's Humpy 3415 Gary Bolton
Hill's Nite Time 3285 George Hill
Opie's Gigolo 3010 Louis Callahan
Lakehill's Jaybird 2825 Paul West
McMillan's Diamond 2815 Ronnie McMillan
Ambler Ridge Sunday Service 2705 Shane Painter
Starkey's Razor 2655 Harold Starkey
Buckshot's Hardrock 2550 Brandon Whisenant
Fras. Bros. Bandit 2450 Randy Frasier
Stahl's Chief 2450 Benji Stahl
Top Notch CJ 2385 Kelly Vicari

Dam of the Year Points Owner
Fras. Bros. Ruth 4980 Kelly Parker/Heath Davis
Atkin's Penny 3920 Eddie Atkins
Ambler Ridge Black Flame3425 Chris Ogelsby
Pinedale My My B. 3165 Robbie Bogue
Eubank's Fat Girl 3115 Ronnie McMillan
Bobbett's Lil Bit 2880 Brian Lassiter/Don Lassiter
Schoolio's Katie S. 2500 Stuart Miller
Top Notch Holly 2425 Kelly Vicari
Webb's Red Gal 2290 J.W. Webb
Kelsey's Eva 1910 Rick Crone
Miss Ribbon S. 1750 Toby Spurlock
Diamond Ray 1650 Ray Tyron
Triple Crown Bobbie 1630 Dwayne Andrews
Pawnee's Pepper 1620 Clay Grantham
Norris' Jenny 1605 Ronnie Norris
Kearbey's Tornado 1565 Alan Kearbey
Hart's Hannah 1550 Ronnie McMillan
G&E's Lemondrop 1525 Greg Ellis
Hill's Zoey Lilly Ann 1430 George Hill
W.T.'s Trixie 1350 Willy Davenport

Kennel of the Year Points Owner
Ronnie McMillan 9430 Ronnie McMillan
Parker/Davis Kennels 6230 Kelly Parker/Heath Davis
Strictly Mafia Kennels 5650 Kyle Ladner
Springhill Kennels 4425 Bobby Freeman
J.W. Webb & Clyde Eli 4075 JW Webb
Virginia Breeze Kennels 3850 Jay McGee
Stahl Kennels 3680 Benji Stahl
B&B Kennels 3385 Brandon McGee/Brandon Whisenant
Top Flite Kennels 3360 Charlie Griffin/Ryan Kidd
Lakehill's Kennels 3055 Paul West
Opie Kennels 2975 Louis Callahan
Hill's Foxhound Kennels 2935 George Hill
Top Notch Kennels 2925 Kelly Vicari
WBT July Kennels 2840 Whitey Turner
South Bryan & Tubby 2805 Russell Jenkins
Triple "B" Kennels 2700 Vaden Bond
Hoehner Boys Kennels 2650 John Hoehner
Fras. Bros. Kennels 2560 Randy Frasier
SOS Kennels 2475 Monty Sullivan
Full Draw Kennels 2405 David Wilson

As an FYI, the names listed under the KOY, essentially contained the individuals name whom the leaderboard awards check was made out to. Kevin Cowart should have been listed under South Bryan & Tubby, along with Russell Jenkins.