Hero Dog Awards - American Humane

The American Humane Hero Dog Awards^®

is an annual, nationwide competition that recognizes the heroes on both ends of the leash. Five courageous canines will be featured, but only one dog will be awarded the American Hero Dog title.

2024

Categories

Hero Dogs in Military Category

Helping keep our troops safe at home and overseas

Hero Dogs in Therapy Category

Credentialed therapy dogs helping those (other than their owner/handler) with physical, social, emotional and cognitive challenges

Hero Dog Awards Sponsor - Pets Best

Hero Dogs in Service and Guide/Hearing Category

Service and Guide/Hearing

These heroes not only improve the lives of the people with whom they work but also keep them safe every day

Hero Dog Awards Sponsor - Coleman Foods

Hero Dogs in Emerging Hero and Shelter Category

Emerging Hero and Shelter

Ordinary dogs who beat the odds and do extraordinary things after they are rescued

Hero Dog Awards Sponsor - Lulu’s Fund

Hero Dogs in Law Enforcement and First Responder Category

Law Enforcement and First Responder

Keeping our communities safe from crime, drugs, disease and arson

Hero Dog Awards Sponsor - Sam Rose

Past Winners

Hall of Fame

Hero Dog Awards - Roxy the PTSD Service Dog

Hero Dog Awards - Poppy

Hero Dog Awards - Harley

Hero Dog Awards - Keb

Hero Dog Awards - Sadie

Hero Dog Awards - John D

Hero Dog Awards - Yeager

Hero Dog Awards - Little Man

Hero Dog Awards - Hook

Hero Dog Awards - Bretagne

Hero Dog Awards - Leader Dog Lady

Hero Dog Awards - Remington

Hero Dog Awards - K-9 Flash

Hero Dog Awards - Summer

Hero Dog Awards - Layka

Hero Dog Awards - Chara

Hero Dog Awards - Gabe

Hero Dog Awards - Ice

Hero Dog Awards - Kinley

Hero Dog Awards - Pierce

Hero Dog Awards - K-9 Edo

Hero Dog Awards - Ruby

Hero Dog Awards - Recon

Hero Dog Awards - Dax

Hero Dog Awards - Hudson

Hero Dog Awards - Sgt. Fieldy

Hero Dog Awards - Cassidy

Hero Dog Awards - Daniel

Hero Dog Awards - Deputy Chance

Hero Dog Awards - K9 Riggs

Hero Dog Awards - Gander

Hero Dog Awards - SD Bronx

Hero Dog Awards - CWD Carlos EDD

Hero Dog Awards - Atlas the Wonderdog

Hero Dog Awards - JJ Krawczyk

Hero Dog Awards - MWD Bino C152

Hero Dog Awards - Willow

Hero Dog Awards - K9 Lakota

Hero Dog Awards - Susie

Hero Dog Awards - MacKenzie

Hero Dog Awards - Glory

Hero Dog Awards - Sobee

Hero Dog Awards - Kai

Hero Dog Awards - Axel

Hero Dog Awards - Lola

Hero Dog Awards - Stella

Hero Dog Awards - Moxie

Hero Dog Awards - Hooch

Hero Dog Awards - Jynx

Hero Dog Awards - Luca

Hero Dog Awards - Ricochet

Hero Dog Awards - Piglet

Hero Dog Awards - Henna

Hero Dog Awards - Kota

Hero Dog Awards - Chaney

Hero Dog Awards - Cole The Deaf Dog

Hero Dog Awards - Harley

2024

Sponsors

Coleman Foods

Service Guide / Hearing Dog Category Sponsor

Lulu’s Fund

Emerging Hero and Shelter Dogs Category Sponsor

Therapy Dog Category Sponsor

Law Enforcement and First Responder Dog Category Sponsor