Champions
| Year | Musher | Time to Nome |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Holmes, Jessie | 10d 14h 55m 41s |
| 2024 | Seavey, Dallas | 9d 2h 16m 8s |
| 2023 | Redington, Dallas | 8d 21h 12m 58s |
| 2022 | Sass, Brent | 8d 14h 38m 43s |
| 2021 | Seavey, Dallas | 07d 14h 08m 57s |
| 2020 | Waerner, Thomas | 09d 10h 37m 47s |
| 2019 | Kaiser, Peter | 09d 12h 39m 06s |
| 2018 | Leifseth Ulsom, Joar | 08d 12h 00m 00s |
| 2017 | Seavey, Mitch | 08d 03h 40m 13s |
| 2016 | Seavey, Dallas | 08d 11h 20m 16s |
| 2015 | Seavey, Dallas | 08d 18h 13m 06s |
| 2014 | Seavey, Dallas | 08d 13h 04m 19s |
| 2013 | Seavey, Mitch | 09d 07h 39m 56s |
| 2012 | Seavey, Dallas | 09d 04h 29m 26s |
| 2011 | Baker, John | 08d 18h 46m 39s |
| 2010 | Mackey, Lance | 08d 23h 59m 09s |
| 2009 | Mackey, Lance | 09d 21h 38m 46s |
| 2008 | Mackey, Lance | 09d 11h 46m 48s |
| 2007 | Mackey, Lance | 09d 05h 08m 41s |
| 2006 | King, Jeff | 09d 11h 11m 36s |
| 2005 | Sørlie, Robert | 09d 18h 39m 31s |
| 2004 | Seavey, Mitch | 09d 12h 20m 22s |
| 2003 | Sørlie, Robert | 09d 15h 47m 36s |
| 2002 | Buser, Martin | 08d 22h 46m 02s |
| 2001 | Swingley, Doug | 09d 19h 55m 50s |
| 2000 | Swingley, Doug | 09d 00h 58m 06s |
| 1999 | Swingley, Doug | 09d 14h 31m 07s |
| 1998 | King, Jeff | 09d 05h 52m 26s |
| 1997 | Buser, Martin | 09d 08h 30m 45s |
| 1996 | King, Jeff | 09d 05h 43m 13s |
| 1995 | Swingley, Doug | 09d 02h 42m 19s |
| 1994 | Buser, Martin | 10d 13h 02m 39s |
| 1993 | King, Jeff | 10d 15h 38m 15s |
| 1992 | Buser, Martin | 10d 19h 17m 15s |
| 1991 | Swenson, Rick | 12d 16h 34m 39s |
| 1990 | Butcher, Susan | 11d 01h 53m 23s |
| 1989 | Runyan, Joe | 11d 05h 24m 34s |
| 1988 | Butcher, Susan | 11d 11h 41m 40s |
| 1987 | Butcher, Susan | 11d 02h 05m 13s |
| 1986 | Butcher, Susan | 11d 15h 06m 00s |
| 1985 | Riddles, Libby | 18d 00h 20m 17s |
| 1984 | Osmar, Dean | 12d 15h 07m 33s |
| 1983 | Mackey, Rick | 12d 14h 10m 44s |
| 1982 | Swenson, Rick | 16d 04h 40m 10s |
| 1981 | Swenson, Rick | 12d 08h 45m 02s |
| 1980 | May, Joe | 14d 07h 11m 51s |
| 1979 | Swenson, Rick | 15d 10h 37m 47s |
| 1978 | Mackey, Dick | 14d 18h 52m 24s |
| 1977 | Swenson, Rick | 16d 16h 27m 13s |
| 1976 | Riley, Gerald | 18d 22h 58m 17s |
| 1975 | Peters, Emmitt | 14d 14h 43m 45s |
| 1974 | Huntington, Carl | 20d 15h 02m 07s |
| 1973 | Wilmarth, Dick | 20d 00h 49m 41s |
Record holders
| Musher | Year(s) | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Seavey | 2024 | Most Times Won (6) |
| Mitch Seavey | 2017 | Fastest Winning Time: 8d 3h 40m 13s |
| Dallas Seavey | 2012 | Youngest Musher to Win, tied for Most Times Won (5) |
| Rick Swenson | 1977-79-81-82-91 | Most Times Won (5) |
| Lance Mackey | 2007-08-09-10 | Most Consecutive Wins (4) |
| Mary Shields | 1974 | First Woman to Finish |
| Libby Riddles | 1985 | First Woman to Win |
| Doug Swingley | 1995 | First Winner from Outside Alaska |
| Robert Sorlie | 2003 | First Winner from Overseas |
Multiple winners
| Musher | Year(s) | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Swenson | 5 | 1977-79-81-82-91 |
| Susan Butcher | 4 | 1986-87-88-90 |
| Martin Buser | 4 | 1992-94-97-2002 |
| Lance Mackey | 4 | 2007-08-09-10 |
| Doug Swingley | 4 | 1995-99-2000-01 |
| Jeff King | 4 | 1993-96-98-2006 |
| Robert Sorlie | 2 | 2003-05 |
| Mitch Seavey | 3 | 2004-13-17 |
| Dallas Seavey | 6 | 2012-14-15-16-2024 |
Awards are listed in the order they are announced along the trail. Voted awards are listed at the end. All years listed from first year awarded to current year awarded.
Honorary Musher
Leonhard Seppala was honored as the number one musher through 1979. In 1980, the Iditarod Committee decided to have “Wild Bill” Shannon share the honor. Since then, the directors have chosen a person or persons, not necessarily mushers, who have made a significant contribution to the sport of sled dog racing. The Honorary Musher is listed as the first one out of the starting chute.
1973 – Leonhard Seppala
1974 – Leonhard Seppala
1975 – Leonhard Seppala
1976 – Leonhard Seppala
1978 – Leonhard Seppala
1979 – Leonhard Seppala
1980 – Leonhard Seppala & “Wild Bill” Shannon
1981 – Edgar Kalland
1982 – Billy McCarty
1983 – Charles Evans & Edgar Nollner
1984 – Pete MacManus & Howard Albert
1985 – William A Egan
1986 – Fred Machetanz
1987 – Eva Brunell “Short” Seeley
1988 – Marvin “Muktuk” Marston
1989 – Otis Delvin “Del” Carter, DVM & John AuliyE
1990 – Victor “Duke” Kotongan & Henry Ivanoff
1991 – Wild Bill Shannon & Dr. Roland Lombard
1992 – Herbie Nayokpuk
1993 – Leroy Swenson & Pat Curan
1994 – Dick Tozier & Mike Merkling
1995 – John Komak
1996 – Bill Vaudrin
1997 – Dorothy G Page
1998 – Joel Kottke & Lolly Medley
1999 – Violet “Vi” Redington & George Rae
2000 – Joe Redington Sr., Edgar Nollner & John Schultz
2001 – Don Bowers & RW Van Pelt, Jr., DVM
2002 – Earl Norris & Isaac Okleasik
2003 – Howard & Julie Farley
2004 – Terry Adkins & Harry Pitka
2005 – Larry Thompson & Jirdes Winther Baxter
2006 – Gene Leonard
2007 – Susan Butcher
2008 – Max Lowe
2009 – Rod and Carol Udd
2010 – Oren Seybert
2011 – Tom Busch & KNOM
2012 – Dave Olson
2013 – Jan Newton
2014 – Deby Trosper
2015 – Philip Esai
2016 – Joanne Potts
2017 – Leo Rasmussen
2018 – Joseph Redington Jr
2019 – Ed and Cathy Rasmuson
2020 – Gail Phillips
2021 – Mushers of the 1925 Serum Run
2022 – Joe Redington Sr.
2023 – Lance Mackey
2024 – Wilson Hughes
2025 – Dr. Stuart Nelson
Alaska Air Transit Spirit of Alaska Award
First presented in 2019 and was given to the first musher to reach the McGrath checkpoint. Last year’s recipient received beaver mitts and musher hat made by residents of McGrath.
2000 – Paul Gebhardt
2001 – Linwood Fiedler
2002 – Martin Buser
2003 – Robert Sorlie
2004 – Jeff King
2005 – Robert Sorlie
2006 – Doug Swingley
2007 – Martin Buser
2008 – Lance Mackey
2009 – Aaron Burmeister
2010 – Jeff King
2011 – Martin Buser
2012 – Aliy Zirkle
2013 – Aaron Burmeister
2014 – Sonny Lindner
2015 – Mitch Seavey
2016 – Dallas Seavey
2017 – Wade Marrs
2018 – Mitch Seavey
2019 – Nicolas Petit
2020 – Jessie Royer
2021 – Dallas Seavey
2022 – Aaron Burmeister
2023 – Ryan Redington
2024 – Mille Porsild
2025 – Jessie Holmes
GCI Dorothy G. Page Halfway Award
While there was obviously a “first musher to the halfway point” in every race, there are no records of who that person was prior to 1980 when the first Halfway Award was presented. GCI became the sponsor of this award in 1994. The winning musher receives the award on the spot and then it is symbolically presented in Nome. This award, given in honor of the late “Mother of the Iditarod,” is presented in Iditarod in the odd years when the race follows the southern trail from Ophir to Kaltag, and Cripple in the even years when the northern trail is followed. The first musher to Iditarod will receive a trophy and his/her choice of $3,000 in gold nuggets symbolic of the history of this interior area of the Iditarod Mining District or brand-new state of the art iPhone with a year of free service. A beautiful perpetual trophy made of Alaskan birch and marble and featuring a photograph of the late Dorothy G. Page remains year-round at Iditarod headquarters.
| Year/Musher | Route/Time |
| 1980 – Herbie Nayokpuk | N 06:09:21 |
| 1981 – Larry Smith | S 06:05:29 |
| 1982 – Emmitt Peters | N 05:10:02 |
| 1983 – Eep Anderson | S 05:07:04 |
| 1984 – Dean Osmar | N 05:15:08 |
| 1985 – Burt Bomhoff | S 10:01:20 |
| 1986 – Jerry Austin | N 05:14:00 |
| 1987 – Dewey Halverson | S 05:08:14 |
| 1988 – Joe Redington Sr | N 04:19:14 |
| 1989 – Susan Butcher | S 05:12:45 |
| 1990 – Lavon Barve | N 06:13:57 |
| 1991 – Susan Butcher & DeeDee Jonrowe | S 05:16:38 |
| 1992 – Doug Swingley | N 04:19:58 |
| 1993 – Jeff King | S 05:04:10 |
| 1994 – Dave Olesen | N 05:50:00 |
| 1995 – Doug Swingley | S 03:12:50 |
| 1996 – Martin Buser | N 04:01:04 |
| 1997 – Jeff King | S 04:05:06 |
| 1998 – John Baker | N 03:10:38 |
| 1999 – Doug Swingley | S 03:11:35 |
| 2000 – Doug Swingley | N 03:12:22 |
| 2001 – Doug Swingley | S 03:12:45 |
| 2002 – Martin Buser | N 03:07:45 |
| 2003 – Robert Sorlie |
Changed Route 03:16:41
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| 2004 – Martin Buser | N 04:09:02 |
| 2005 – Robert Sorlie | S 03:10:05 |
| 2006 – Doug Swingley | N 03:10:09 |
| 2007 – Lance Mackey | S 03:10:11 |
| 2008 – DeeDee Jonrowe | N 05:12:08 |
| 2009 – Lance Mackey | S 04:03:20 |
| 2010 – Dallas Seavey | N 03:10:08 |
| 2011 – Trent Herbst | S 03:15:29 |
| 2012 – Jim Lanier | N 03:53:00 |
| 2013 – Lance Mackey | S 03:06:30 |
| 2014 – Aaron Burmeister | N 03:44:00 |
| 2015 – Aaron Burmeister |
Changed Route 02:18:36
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| 2016 – Dallas Seavey | N 03:01:03 |
| 2017 – Mitch Seavey |
Changed Route 08:18:00
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| 2018 – Joar Leifseth Ulsom | S 03:06:28 |
| 2019 – Aliy Zirkle | S |
| 2020 – Brent Sass | N 09:54 |
| 2021 – Brent Sass | Gold Trail Loop |
| 2022 – Brent Sass | N |
| 2023 – Nic Petit | S |
| 2024 – Nic Petit | N |
| 2025 – Travis Beals | Fairbanks Route |
First Musher to the Yukon Award
Presented since 1983, the award is given to the first musher to the Yukon. (Ruby northern route, Anvik southern route). The winning musher receives a five-course, gourmet dinner prepared at the checkpoint by prepared by executive chefs from top chefs at local Alaskan restaurants. From 1983 until 2022, this award was provided by Iditarod Partner, Lakefront Anchorage and we are grateful for their 40+ years of support.
1983 – Larry “Cowboy” Smith
1984 – Dean Osmar
1985 – Not presented
1986 – Not presented
1987 – Jerry Austin
1988 – Joe Redington Sr.
1989 – Rick Swenson
1990 – Susan butcher
1991 – Jeff King
1994 – Rick Mackey
1995 – Doug Swingley
1996 – Martin Buser
1997 – Martin Buser
1998 – John Baker
1999 – Doug Swingley
2000 – Doug Swingley
2001 – Linwood Fiedler
2002 – Martin Buser
2003 – Robert Sorlie
2004 – Jeff King
2005 – Paul Gebhardt
2006 – Paul Gebhardt
2007 – Martin Buser
2008 – Lance Mackey
2009 – Lance Mackey
2010 – Jeff King
2011 – Hugh Neff
2012 – Not presented
2013 – Martin Buser
2014 – Jeff King
2015 – Jeff King
2016 – Jeff King
2017 – Nicolas Petit
2018 – Nicolas Petit
2019 – Nicolas Petit
2020 – Jessie Royer
2021 – Dallas Seavey
2022 – Brent Sass
2023 – Jessie Holmes (award presented by Marx Bros. in 2023)
2024 – Nicolas Petit (award presented by Locally Grown Restaurants in 2024)
2025 – Paige Drobny (- called ‘Feast on the Yukon’ in 2026 due to race route change. Award again presented by Locally Grown Restaurants in 2025)
Bristol Bay Native Corporation Fish First Award
This award has been presented by Bristol Bay Native Corporation since 2014 to the first musher to reach the Kaltag checkpoint. The musher will. Receive a check for $2,000 and 25 pounds of Bristol Bay salmon.
2014 – Aliy Zirkle
2015 – Aaron Burmeister
2016 – Mitch Seavey
2017 – Mitch Seavey
2018 – Nicolas Petit
2019 – Peter Kaiser
2020 – Jessie Royer
2021 – Aaron Burmeister
2022 – Brent Sass
2023 – Ryan Redington
2024 – Travis Beals
2025 – Jessie Holmes
Ryan Air Gold Coast Award
This was first presented in 1987 and again in 1988. After not having a Gold Coast Award for four years, the National Bank of Alaska (now Wells Fargo Bank Alaska) began sponsoring the award in 1993. Ryan Air, began sponsoring this award in 2019 and is given to the first musher to reach the Unalakleet checkpoint. The winning musher receives $1,500 in gold nuggets and a carved ivory dog sled team.
1987 – Dewey Halverson
1988 – Martin Buser
1989 – 1992 – Not presented
1993 – Rick Mackey
1994 – Martin Buser
1995 – Doug Swingley
1996 – Jeff King
1997 – Martin Buser
1998 – Jeff King
1999 – Doug Swingley
2000 – Doug Swingley
2001 – Doug Swingley
2002 – Martin Buser
2003 – Robert Sorlie
2004 – Kjetil Backen
2005 – Robert Sorlie
2006 – Jeff King
2007 – Jeff King
2008 – Jeff King
2009 – Lance Mackey
2010 – Lance Mackey
2011 – John Baker
2012 – Aliy Zirkle
2013 – Mitch Seavey
2014 – Aliy Zirkle
2015 – Aaron burmeister
2016 – Brent Sass
2017 – Wade Mash
2018 – Not presented
2019 – Nicolas Petit
2020 – Thomas Waerner
2021 – Dallas Seavey
2022 – Brent Sass
2023 – Ryan Redington
2024 – Jessie Holmes
2025 – Jessie Holmes
Northrim Bank Achieve More Award
This award was first given out in 2018. Northrim Bank presented the award to the first musher to reach the White Mountain checkpoint. Winner receives a check for $2,500 and a one-of-a-kind print.
2018 – Joar Leifseth Ulsom
2019 – Peter Kaiser
2020 – Thomas Waerner
2021 – Dallas Seavey
2022 – Brent Sass
2023 – Ryan Redington
2024 – Dallas Seavey
2025 – Jessie Holmes
Rookie of the Year Award
There has obviously been a top finishing rookie in every Iditarod. In fact, rookies won the first three races. It wasn’t until 1976 that the top-finishing rookie was not the winner. For purposes of this award, a rookie is defined as a musher racing his/her first Iditarod. The top-placing rookie receives a beautiful trophy, along with a check for $2,000.
| Year/Musher | Place / Time |
| 1973 – Dick Wilmarth | 1 / 20:00:49:41 |
| 1974 – Carl Huntington | 1 / 20:15:01:00 |
| 1975 – Emmitt Peters | 1 / 14:14:43:15 |
| 1976 – Harry Sutherland | 3 / 19:14:02:52 |
| 1977 – Pete MacManus | 13 / 17:12:17:41 |
| 1978 – Sonny Lindner | 11 / 15:12:03:03 |
| 1979 – Gary Hokenan | 11 / 16:16:57:05 |
| 1980 – Donna Gentry | 10 / 15:16:39:06 |
| 1981 – Gary Attla | 17 / 13:22:01:37 |
| 1982 – Stan Zuray | 9 / 16:06:44:00 |
| 1983 – Roger Legaard | 10 / 13:11:33:45 |
| 1984 – Rusty Miller | 13 / 14:08:44:17 |
| 1985 – Tim Moerlein | 11 / 18:21:10:56 |
| 1986 – Rune Hesthammer | 10 / 13:04:20:00 |
| 1987 – Robin Jacobson | 18 / 12:14:35:30 |
| 1988 – Lucy Nordlum | 13 / 13:23:47:31 |
| 1989 – Richard Self | 21 / 13:09:56:57 |
| 1990 – Sonny Russell | 15 / 13:09:07:00 |
| 1991 – Kate persons | 13 / 13:14:20:59 |
| 1992 – Doug Swingley | 9 / 11:13:47:00 |
| 1993 – Jason Barron& Keizo Funatsu |
34 / 14:17:56:00 & 35 / 14:17:56:00
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| 1994 – Ramy Brooks | 17 / 11:15:41:30 |
| 1995 – David Sawatzky | 15 / 10:12:58:03 |
| 1996 – Cim Smyth | 18 / 10:08:00:00 |
| 1997 – Kris Swanguarin | 20 / 10:19:26:01 |
| 1998 – Mark May | 20 / 10:19:44:40 |
| 1999 – Harald Tunheim | 19 / 11:01:47:36 |
| 2000 – Tony Willis | 27 / 10:13:33:52 |
| 2001 – Jessica Royer | 14 / 11:23:04:40 |
| 2002 – Robert Sorlie | 9 / 09:13:44:52 |
| 2003 – Jessica Hendricks | 19 / 11:02:40:17 |
| 2004 – Hugh Neff | 22 / 10:16:21:01 |
| 2005 – Bjornar Andersen | 4 / 09:19:50:38 |
| 2006 – Mike Jayne | 25 / 10:13:07:15 |
| 2007 – Sigrid Ekran | 20 / 10:13:21:07 |
| 2008 – William Kleedehn | 27 / 10:12:50:39 |
| 2009 – Chad Lindner | 30 / 12:04:21:50 |
| 2010 – Dan Kaduce | 21 / 10:00:50:00 |
| 2011 – Nicolas Petit | 28 / 10:15:43:01 |
| 2012 – Brent Sass | 13 / 09:20:25:05 |
| 2013 – Joar Leifseth Ulsom | 7 / 09:12:34:00 |
| 2014 – Nathan Schroeder | 17 / 09:17:52:51 |
| 2015 – Thomas Waerner | 17 / 09:18:10:20 |
| 2016 – Geir Jdar Hjelvik | 26 / 09:17:24:10 |
| 2017 – Sebastian Vergnaud | 23 / 09:08:27:53 |
| 2018 – Jessie Holmes | 7 / 09:23:39:40 |
| 2019 – Ed Hopkins | 21 / 11:08:07:34 |
| 2020 – Mille Porsild | 15 / 10:01:43:15 |
| 2021 – Chad Stoddard | 23 / 09:04:06:10 |
| 2022 – Hanna Lyrek | 19 / 10:02:43:12 |
| 2023 – Eddie Burke, Jr. | 7 / 09:08:37:54 |
| 2024 – Josie Thyr | 15 / 10:6:43:37 |
| 2025 – Samantha LaLonde | 15 / 12:14:20:56 |
Nome Kennel Club Fastest Time from Safety to Nome
One of the longest-standing awards to an Iditarod musher is presented by the Nome Kennel Club. The club awards $500 to the musher who finishes in the top 20 and has the fastest time from Safety to Nome.
| Year/Musher | Time |
| 1973 – Bud Smyth | 04:42:25 (Soloman to Nome) |
| 1974 – Bud Smyth | 04:23:11 (Soloman to Nome) |
| 1975 – Rick Mackey | 04:05:39 (Soloman to Nome) |
| 1976 – Ken chase | 04:28:00 (Soloman to Nome) |
| 1977 – Rick Swenson | 04:15:13 (Soloman to Nome) |
| 1978 – Pete MacManus | 04:15:53 (Soloman to Nome) |
| 1979 – Rick Swenson | 02:59:47 (Henceforth Safety to Nome) |
| 1980 – Rick Swenson | 2:22:49 |
| 1981 – Rick Mackey | 2:19:00 |
| 1982 – Missing record | NA |
| 1983 – Missing record | NA |
| 1984 – John Cooper | 1:59:24 |
| 1985 – Missing record | NA |
| 1986 – Jerry Riley | NA |
| 1987 – Rick Swenson | 2:20 |
| 1988 – Rick Mackey | 2:22:29 |
| 1989 – Rick Mackey | 2:33 |
| 1990 – Susan Butcher | 2:17:00 |
| 1991 – Rick Mackey | 2:24 |
| 1992 – Vern Halter | 2:30 |
| 1993 – Jeff King | 2:22 |
| 1994 – Vern Halter | 2:36:13 |
| 1995 – Ramey Smyth | 2:07 |
| 1996 – Cim Smyth | 2:01:00 |
| 1997 – Ramey Smyth | 2:08:00 |
| 1998 – Paul Gebhardt | 2:12 |
| 1999 – Rick Mackey | 2:29 |
| 2000 – Bruce Lee | 2:28 |
| 2001 – Jessica Royer & Ramey Smyth | 2:42 |
| 2002 – Ramey Smyth | 2:14 |
| 2003 – Ramey Smyth | 2:26 |
| 2004 – Ramey Smyth | 2:10 |
| 2005 – Ken Anderson | 2:25 |
| 2006 – Cim Smyth | 2:04 |
| 2007 – Cim Smyth | 2:04 |
| 2008 – Cim Smyth | 2:57 |
| 2009 – Ramey Smyth | 2:27 |
| 2010 – Paul Gebardt | 2:40 |
| 2011 – Lance Mackey | 2:25 |
| 2012 – Mike Williams, Jr. | 2:57 |
| 2013 – Ramey Smyth | 2:19 |
| 2014 – Jessica Royer & Ray Redington Jr. | 2:24 |
| 2015 – Wade Mars | 2:30 |
| 2016 – Nicolas Petit | 2:25 |
| 2017 – Nicolas Petit | 2:27 |
| 2018 – Nicolas Petit | 2:09 |
| 2019 – Wade Mars | 2:38 |
| 2020 – Pete Kaiser | 2:47 |
| 2021 – Dan Kaduce | 07:40 Skwentna to Deshka Landing |
| 2022 – Joar Leifseth Ulsom | 2:26 |
| 2023 – Nicolas Petit | 2:12 |
| 2024 – Nicolas Petit | 2:18 |
| 2025 – Travis Beals | 2:44 |
Red Lantern Award
The Red Lantern Award acts as a symbol of perseverance for the Iditarod. According to historians, awarding the red lantern for the last place finisher has become an Alaska tradition in sled dog racing. The award honors the final team’s dedication to fulfilling their goal of safely and successfully crossing under the burled arch despite unexpected challenges. Starting in 2022, this award is presented by Iditarod sponsor, the Lynden Family of Companies is sponsoring the award. The winning musher of the Lynden “Committed through the Last Mile” Red Lantern Award receives a red lantern trophy and a $1,000 check.
| Year/Musher | Run Time |
| 1973 / John Schultz | 32:05:09:01 |
| 1974 / Red Olson | 29:06:36:10 |
| 1975 / Steve Fee | 29:08:37:13 |
| 1976 / Dennis Corrington | 26:08:42:51 |
| 1977 / Vasily Zamitkyn | 22:09:06:06 |
| 1978 / Andrew Foxie | 22:03:29:44 |
| 1979 / Gene Leonard | 24:09:02:22 |
| 1980 / Barbara Moore | 24:09:25:45 |
| 1981 / Jim Strong | 18:06:30:30 |
| 1982 / Ralph Bradley | 26:13:59:59 |
| 1983 / Scott Cameron | 21:04:36:41 |
| 1984 / Bill Mackey | 19:09:43:33 |
| 1985 / Monique Bene | 22:03:45:45 |
| 1986 / Mike peterson | 20:13:42:21 |
| 1987 / Rhodi Karella | 19:09:01:01 |
| 1988 / Lesley Monk | 19:13:22:55 |
| 1989 / Bob Hoyt | 17:11:19:19 |
| 1990 / Steve Haver | 21:10:26:26 |
| 1991 / Brian O’Donoghue | 22:05:55:55 |
| 1992 / Vern Cherneski | 18:13:05:02 |
| 1993 / Lloyd Gilbertson | 18:04:19:19 |
| 1994 / Mark Chapoton | 16:16:17:35 |
| 1995 / Ben Jacobson | 17:06:02:05 |
| 1996 / Andy Sterns | 15:23:48:22 |
| 1997 / Ken Chase | 15:09:07:44 |
| 1998 / Brad Pozarnsky | 14:05:42:04 |
| 1999 / Jeremy Gebauer | 15:03:18:44 |
| 2000 / Fedor Konyjkhov | 15:05:44:44 |
| 2001 / Karen Ramstead | 14:23:53:16 |
| 2002 / David Straub | 14:05:38:12 |
| 2003 / Russell Bybee | 15:05:30:53 |
| 2004 / Perry Solmonson | 15:02:50:56 |
| 2005 / Phil Morgan | 15:06:02:57 |
| 2006 / Glenn Lockwood | 15:18:08:56 |
| 2007 / Ellen Halverson | 16:11:56:20 |
| 2008 / Deborah Bicknell | 15:05:36:12 |
| 2009 / Tim Hunt | 15:14:06:22 |
| 2010 / Celeste Davis | 13:05:06:40 |
| 2011 / Ellen Halverson | 13:19:45:49 |
| 2012 / Jan Steves | 14:11:57:03 |
| 2013 / Christine Roalofs | 13:22:36:08 |
| 2014 / Marcelle Fressineau | 13:04:42:08 |
| 2015 / Cindy Abbott | 13:11:19:51 |
| 2016 / Mary Helwig | 13:08:51:30 |
| 2017 / Cindy Abbott | 12:02:57:31 (Fastest Red Lantern Time) |
| 2018 / Magnus Kaltenborn | 12:20:13:14 |
| 2019 / Victoria Hardwick | 14:22:51:49 |
| 2020 / Kaci Murringer | 13:22:29:45 |
| 2021 / Victoria Hardwick | 10:09:22:06 (Gold Trail Loop) |
| 2022 / Apayauq Reitan | 13:08:39:13 |
| 2023 / Jason Mackey | 12:02:03:07 |
| 2024 / Jeff Reid | 12:11:22:01 |
| 2025 / Ebbe Pedersen | 13:13:40:18 |
Most Improved Musher Award
The concept for an award for the most improved musher began in 1987, when the mushers honored Ted English. English had finished 18th in his second race and eight the following year. The winner receives $2,000 in cash and a commemorative trophy.
| Year/Musher | Place Improvement |
| 1987 – Ted English | 18th in 1986 to 8th in 1987 |
| 1988 – No Record | NA |
| 1989 – Tim Mowry | 42nd in 1988 to 27th in 1989 |
| 1990 – Mike Madden | Scratch in 1989 to 13th in 1990 |
| 1991 – Frank Teasley | 31st in 1988, 19th in 1989 to 6 in 1990 |
| 1992 – Claire Philip | 26th in 1987 to 13th in 1992 (her next Iditarod) |
| 1993 – Bob Holder | 49th in 1992 to 33rd in 1993 |
| 1994 – Charlie Boulding | 43rd in 1992 to 7th in 1994 |
| 1995 – Harry Caldwell | 44th in 1994 to 25th in 1995 |
| 1996 – David Scheer | 37th in 1986 to 12in 1996 (his next Iditarod) |
| 1997 – Bill Bass | 56th in 1992 to 38th in 1997 (his next Iditarod) |
| 1998 – Sonny King | 42nd in 1997 to 25th in 1998 |
| 1999 – Max Hall | 46th in 1995 to 37th in 1999 (his next Iditarod) |
| 2000 – Ramy Brooks | 18th in 1998 to 4th in 2000 (his next Iditarod) |
| 2001 – Dan Govoni | 60th in 2000 to 28th in 2001 |
| 2002 – Lynda Plettner | 66th in 2000 to 20th in 2002 |
| 2003 – Clint Warnke | 53rd in 2001 to 26th in 2003 |
| 2004 – Jason Barron | 42nd in 2002 to 12th in 2004 |
| 2005 – Harmony Barron | 68th in 2004 to 39th in 2005 |
| 2006 – Rick Casillo | 57th in 2004 to 34th in 2006 |
| 2007 – Tollef Monson | 44th in 2006 to 10th in 2007 |
| 2008 – Warren Palfrey | 60th in 2007 to 20th in 2008 |
| 2009 – Dallas Seavey | 41st in 2007 to 6th in 2009 |
| 2010 – Sam Deltour | 60th in 2008 to 41st in 2010 |
| 2011 – Trent Herbst | 49th in 2010 to 27th in 2011 |
| 2012 – Rohn Buser | 37th in 2008 to 18th in 2012 (his next Iditarod) |
| 2013 – Nick Petit | 29th in 2012 to 6th in 2013 |
| 2014 – Richie Diehl | 36th in 2013 to 14th in 2014 |
| 2015 – Travis Beals | 37th in 2014 to 11th in 2015 |
| 2016 – Noah Burmeister | 55th in 2006 to 11th in 2016 |
| 2017 – Ryan Redington | 36th in 2009 to14th in 2017 |
| 2018 – Matthew Failor | 59th in 2017 to 13th in 2018 |
| 2019 – Paige Drobny | 43rd in 2016 to 7th in 2019 |
| 2020 – Tim Pappas | 51st in 2016 to 20th in 2020 (his next Iditarod) |
| 2021 – Ryne Olson | 59th in 2016 to 18th in 2021 (her next Iditarod) |
| 2022 – Chad Stoddard | 23rd in 2021 to 7th in 2022 |
| 2023 – Matthew Failor | 30th in 2022 to 8th in 2023 |
| 2024 – Wally Robinson | 40th in 2001 to 11th in 2024 (his next Iditarod) |
| 2025 – Bailey Vitello & Lauro Eklund | BV: 17th in 2024 to 5th in 2025 / LE: 26th in 2024 to 14th in 2025 |
Donlin Gold Sportsmanship Award
A sportsmanship award was initiated in 1977 by the Alaska Native Brotherhood to honor Native musher Ken Chase. The ANB continued to present the Ken Chase Sportsmanship Award through 1982. Since then the award has been presented by the Iditarod Trail Committee, and various other sponsors, to the person chosen by his/her peers as the best sportsman on the trail. In 2015, Donlin Gold began sponsoring the award. The winner will receive a $3,000 check and a plaque.
1977 – Ken Chase
1978 – James Brandon
1979 – Sonny Lindner
1980 – Marc Boily
1981 – DeeDee Jonrowe
1982 – Dean Osmar
1983 – Rick Swenson
1984 – Dave Olson
1985 – Terry Adkins/Alan Cheshire
1986 – Dave Olesen
1987 – Jerry Austin
1988 – Ted English
1989 – Lindwood Fiedler, Jamie Nelson, Cathy Halverson, Mitch Brazin, Bernie Willis, Jerry Austin
1990 – Joe Redington, Sr.
1991 – Terry Adkins
1992 – Bob Hickel
1993 – Dave Olesen/Jerry Austin
1994 – Beth Baker/Jamie Nelson
1995 – Cliff Roberson
1996 – Dewey Halverson
1997 – Don Bowers
1998 – Martin Buser
1999 – Jim Gallea, Jeremy Gebauer, Matt Hayashida
2000 – Ramy Brooks
2001 – John Barron
2002 – Rick Swenson
2003 – Jim Lanier/Sonny Lindner
2004 – Cim Smyth
2005 – Martin Buser
2006 – Tollef Monson
2007 – Tollef Monson
2008 – Ray Redington, Jr.
2009 – Aaron Burmeister
2010 – Ray Redington, Jr.
2011 – Allen Moore
2012 – Lance Mackey
2013 – Cim Smyth
2014 – Michael Williams, Jr.
2015 – Lance Mackey
2016 – John Baker
2017 – Allen Moore
2018 – Scott Janssen
2019 – Mats Pettersson
2020 – Martin Buser
2021 – Matthew Failor
2022 – Travis Beals
2023 – Hunter Keefe
2024 – Matthew Failor
2025 – Nicolas Petit
Most Inspirational Musher Award
Presented since 1986 to the most inspirational musher, the recipient of the Most Inspirational Musher Award is chosen by fellow mushers. Winner receives a paid entry fee for the following year’s Iditarod. In 2024, Principal Partner, Hilcorp Alaska became the presenting sponsor of the Hilcorp Alaska Most Inspirational Musher Award.
1986 – Terry Adkins
1987 – Norman D Vaughan
1888 – Joe Redington Sr./Herbie Nayokpuk
1989 – Joe Redington Sr.
1990 – Lavon Barve
1991 – Lavon Barve/Joe Garnie
1992 – Mike Williams
1993 – DeeDee Jonrowe
1994 – Dave Olesen/Bruce Lee
1995 – Peryll Kyzer
1996 – Rick Swenson
1997 – Joe Redington Sr.
1998 – Mike Williams
1999 – Sonny Lindner
2000 – Emmitt Peters
2001 – Palmer Sagoonick
2002 – Lance Mackey
2003 – DeeDee Jonrowe/Charlie Boulding
2004 – Cim Smyth
2005 – Martin Buser
2006 – Tove Sorenson
2007 – Lance Mackey
2008 – Jennifer Freking
2009 – Trent Herbst
2010 – Jim Lanier
2011 – Rick Swenson
2012 – Dan Seavey
2013 – Mike Williams, Sr.
2014 – Aaron Burmeister
2015 – Jason Mackey
2016 – Matthew Failor
2017 – Jessie Royer
2018 – Jessie Royer
2019 – Lance Mackey
2020 – Martin Buser
2021 – Matt Hall
2022 – Matthew Failor
2023 – Jason Mackey
2024 – Jessica Klejka
2025 – Calvin Daugherty
Northern Air Cargo Herbie Nayokpuk Memorial Award
This award began in 2007 and is awarded to the individual chosen by the checkers in the checkpoints from Unalakleet to Nome who best epitomizes Herbie Nayokpuk’s spirit of mushing the Iditarod. The winner receives $1,049 in pocket change in a Northern Air Cargo jacket.
2007 – Louis Nelson
2008 – William Kledehn
2009 – Sonny Lindner
2010 – William “Middie” Johnson
2011 – Paul Johnson
2012 – Michelle Phillips
2013 – Mikhail Telpin
2014 – Newton Marshal
2015 – Aaron Burmeister
2016 – Ralph Johannessen
2017 – Michelle Phillips
2018 – Richie Diehl
2019 – Aaron Peck
2020 – Aaron Burmeister
2021 – Brent Sass
2022 – Martin Buser
2023 – Bridgett Watkins
2024 – Matthew Failor
2025 – Matt Hall
Golden Clipboard Award
The annual Golden Clipboard Award is presented by the Iditarod official finishers to the checkpoint the mushers feel is the most helpful along the trail.
2001 – Howard Lincoln at White Mountain
2002 – Jan Newton and the crew at Takotna
2003 – Pam Nelson and John Korta and the crew at Galena
2004 – Shaktoolik
2005 – Palmer Sagoonick and the crew at Shaktoolik
2006 – Takotna Checkpoint
2007 – Eagle Island
2008 – Nulato
2009 – City of Nikolai
2010 – Cripple
2011 – Unalakleet
2012 – Nulato
2013 – Ophir
2014 – Galena
2015 – Huslia
2016 – Nulato
2017 – Manley
2018 – Shaktoolik
2019 – Rohn and Eagle Island
2020 – Shakoolik
2021 – Skwentna
2022 – All the checkpoints on the Northern Route
2023 – Grayling
2024 – Ophir
2025 – Grayling
Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award
Presented since 1982 to a musher that demonstrates outstanding dog care while remaining competitive throughout the race, the recipient of the Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award is chosen by the veterinary team. Recipient receives an engraved lead crystal trophy and a paid entry fee for the next year’s race. In 2023, Iditarod partner, Pike Dog Wellness, became the presenting sponsor of this prestigious award.
1982 – Joe May
1983 – Rick Mackey
1984 – Burt Bomhoff
1985 – Libby Riddles
1986 – Rick Atkinson
1987 – Dave Olesen
1988 – Martin Buser
1989 – Frank Teasley
1990 – Linwood Fiedler
1991 – DeeDee Jonrowe
1992 – Rick Swenson
1993 – Martin Buser
1994 – Bill Cotter
1995 – Martin Buser
1996 – Dave Sawatzky
1997 – Martin Buser
1998 – Paul Gebhardt
1999 – Rick Mackey
2000 – Bruce Lee
2001 – Sonny King
2002 – Lynda Plettner
2003 – Jeff King
2004 – Rick Swenson
2005 – Aliy Zirkle
2006 – Paul Gebhardt
2007 – Ed Iten
2008 – Jeff King
2009 – Lance Mackey
2010 – Sebastian Schnuelle
2011 – Aliy Zirkle
2012 – DeeDee ]onrowe
2013 – Jake Berkowitz
2014 – Martin Buser
2015 – Nicolas Petit
2016 – Aliy Zirkle
2017 – Jessie Royer
2018 – Aliy Zirkle
2019 – Aliy Zirkle
2020 – Aliy Zirkle
2021 – Mille Porsild
2022 – Dan Kaduce
2023 – Deke Naaktgeboren
2024 – Wally Robinson
2025 – Paige Drobny
City of Nome Lolly Medley Memorial Golden Harness Award
Lolly Medley, Wasilla harness maker and one of only two women to run the second Iditarod in 1974, began presenting a golden harness to an outstanding lead dog chosen by the ushers, in 1977. Lolly Medley died in August 1996. The award continues in her honor now presented by the City of Nome.
| Year/Dog(s) | Musher Team |
| 1976 – Puppy and Sugar | Gerald Riley |
| 1977 – Pilot | Ken Chase |
| 1978 – Nuggett/Blackie | Babe Anderson |
| 1979 – Digger | Emmitt Peters |
| 1980 – Trooper | Herbie Nayokpuk |
| 1981 – Silver | Lary Smith |
| 1982 – Brandy | Ernie Baumgartner |
| 1983 – Preacher and Jody | Rick Mackey |
| 1984 – Bullet/Red | Dean Osmar |
| 1985 – Dugan/Axle | Libby Riddles |
| 1986 – Sister | Joe Garnie |
| 1987 – Blackie | Herbie Nayokpuk |
| 1988 – Granite | Susan Butcher |
| 1989 – Ferlin | Joe Runyan |
| 1990 – Tip | Lavon Barve |
| 1991 – Major/Goose | Rick Swenson |
| 1992 – Dusty | Joe Garnie |
| 1993 – Herbie/Kitty | Jeff King |
| 1994 – D-2/Dave | Martin Buser |
| 1995 – Vic | Doug Swingley |
| 1996 – Blondie | Martin Buser |
| 1997 – Blondie/Fearless | Martin Buser |
| 1998 – Red | Jeff King |
| 1999 – Elmer | Doug Swingley |
| 2000 – Red Dog | Paul Gebhardt |
| 2001 – Pepi | Doug Swingley |
| 2002 – Bronson | Martin Buser |
| 2003 – Tip | Robert Sorlie |
| 2004 – Tread | Mitch Seavey |
| 2005 – Whitesock | Robert Sorlie |
| 2006 – Salem | Jeff King |
| 2007 – Larry | Lance Mackey |
| 2008 – Babe | Ramey Smyth |
| 2009 – Kulig | Jessie Royer |
| 2010 – Maple | Lance Mackey |
| 2011 – Velvet/Snickers | John Baker |
| 2012 – Guinness | Dalas Seavey |
| 2013 – Tanner | Mitch Seavey |
| 2014 – Beatle | Dallas Seavey |
| 2015 – Reef | Dallas Seavey |
| 2016 – Reef | Dallas Seavey |
| 2017 – Pilot | Mitch Seavey |
| 2018 – Russeren | Joar Leifseth Ulsom |
| 2019 – Morrow | Peter Kaiser |
| 2020 – K2 and Bark | Thomas Waerner |
| 2021 – Gamble | Dallas Seavey |
| 2022 – Slater and Morello | Brent Sass |
| 2023 – Ghost & Sven | Ryan Redington |
| 2024 – Aero | Dallas Seavey |
| 2025 – Polar & Arctic | Jessie Holmes |
Northern Air Cargo 4-wheeler drawing
This award was started in 2008 by Northern Air Cargo, who wanted to present something every musher would have a chance to win. At the banquet in Nome, a key is presented to each musher who then tries to start the 4-wheeler with their key. There is only one right key and the one who starts the 4-wheeler wins.
2008 – Sebastian Schnuelle
2009 – Robert Nelson
2010 – William “Middie” Johnson
2011 – Peter Kaiser
2012 – Peter Kaiser
2013 – Anna Berington
2014 – Robert Sorlie
2015 – Laura Allaway
2016 – Sigrid Ekran
2018 – Mitch Seavey
2019 – Jeremy Keller
2020 – Jessie Royer
2021 – Lev Shvarts
2022 –
2023 –
2024 –
2025 – Matthew Failor
Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Official Truck Award
This award has been presented to the Iditarod champion since 1991. The Iditarod Champion will be awarded a new 2020 RAM 1500 4×4 pickup truck valued at $40,000. Owner, Rod Udd of Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has been the sole sponsor of this award since 2002. Rod passed away in 2017 and the Iditarod appreciates his years of contributions to the race.
1991 – Rick Swenson
1992 – Martin Buser
1993 – Jeff King
1994 – Martin Buser
1995 – Doug Swingley
1996 – Jeff King
1997 – Martin Buser
1998 – Jeff King
1999 – Doug Swingley
2000 – Doug Swingley
2001 – Doug Swingley
2002 – Martin Buser
2003 – Robert Sorlie
2004 – Mitch Seavey
2005 – Robert Sorlie
2006 – Jeff King
2007 – Lance Mackey
2008 – Lance Mackey
2009 – Lance Mackey
2010 – Lance Mackey
2011 – John Baker
2012 – Dallas Seavey
2013 – Mitch Seavey
2014 – Dallas Seavey
2015 – Dallas Seavey
2016 – Dallas Seavey
2017 – Mitch Seavey
2018 – Joar Leifseth Ulsom
2019 – Peter Kaiser
2020 – Thomas Waerner
Donlin Gold Snowmachine Drawing
Donlin Gold initiated this random drawing for mushers to win a new snowmachine at the musher drawing banquet in 2013. Not presented since 2015.
2013 – Curt Perano
2014 – Elliot Anderson
2015 – Nathan Schroeder
Golden Stethoscope Award
The Golden Stethoscope Award is presented by the Iditarod Official Finishers to the veterinarian deemed to be most outstanding and helpful along the trail. First presented in 1996. Not presented since 2014.
1996 – Sonny King DVM
1997 – Denny Albert DVM
1998 – Al Townshend DVM
1999 – Caroline Griffitts DVM
2000 – Kathleen Bailey DVM, Bryce Finney DVM, Caroline Griffitts DVM, Bruce Pederson DVM, Bob Sept DVM and Nick Vukich DVM
2001 – Mike Gascoigne DVM
2002 – Stu Nelson, DVM
2003 – Colby Johnson DVM
2004 – Kirsten Roberts DVM
2005 – Ingrid Wild Haugbjorg DVM
2006 – Paul Pifer DVM
2007 – Mike Gascoigne DVM
2008 – Paul Nader DVM
2009 – Denny Albert DVM
2010 – Caroline Griffitts DVM
2011 – Samantha Yeltatzie DVM
2012 – Ruth Kothe & Tanja Kruse DVM
2013 – Sterling Thomas DVM and Dirsko Von Pfeil DVM
