American Sighthound Field Association

Awards & Hall of Fame

Recognizing the hounds, people, clubs, and volunteers who make ASFA lure coursing exceptional.

The ASFA

Hall of Fame

Honoring exceptional hounds whose competitive achievements stand the test of time, and the dedicated people whose leadership has shaped the sport.

2026 Dog Inductees

“Marigold”

Irish Wolfhound

Tralen’s Merry Gold Purl — Tracey & Leonard Lutey

“Ensign”

Ibizan Hound

IcyCold Thirdmate LCM5 — Karen Catt, DVM

“Voodoo”

Rhodesian Ridgeback

DC Highveld’s Black Magic of Imarika LCM8 — Gayle A. & Paul Kytta II

2025 Person Inductee

Denise Como

Wolfwind Kennel & Farm

ASFA & AKC Judge, author, and lifelong champion of lure coursing. Inducted posthumously.

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Annual Awards

The

Gary Forrester
Achievement Award

Named in honor of Gary Forrester, recognizing individuals for outstanding contributions to ASFA and the sport of lure coursing.

2025 Recipient

Frank Cassano

The ASFA

Incentive Award

Encourages participation and achievement across ASFA competition, recognizing hounds that attain special performance milestones.

2025 Platinum Recipients

Trials — 17+ Trials

CLCA

Colorado Lure Coursing Association — 18 trials

Entries — 500+ Entries

UCBSC

Upper Chesapeake Bay Saluki Club — 846 entries

CLCA

Colorado Lure Coursing Association — 613 entries

The ASFA

Excellence in
Performance Award

Awarded annually to the member club that best exemplifies excellence in organizing and hosting lure coursing events.

2025 Recipient

Minnesota Coursing Association

MCA

The Susan Frank Memorial

Lure Operator
of the Year

Honoring an individual who demonstrates exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism as an ASFA lure operator.

2025 Recipient

Dan Heidel

Region 6