Community Achievement Awards recognize exemplary efforts in public education and canine legislation.

• Alliance of Responsible Pet Owners of Northeast Florida
• Central Beagle Club (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania)
• Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
• Kathleen Holland, Great Dane Club of Arizona
• Long Island (New York) Coalition of Dog Fanciers
• Responsible Pet Owners Alliance of San Antonio
• Siberian Husky Club of Greater Cleveland
• Springfield (Massachusetts) Kennel Club

ACEs salute AKC-registrable dogs that enrich, inspire, or contribute to the lives of individuals or communities.

• Companion: Stormy (Anatolian Shepherd), owned by Skip Harned of Alpine, California
• Law Enforcement: Justice (German Shepherd Dog), handled by Brian Litz of the Marion County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office
• Search and Rescue: Saber (Collie), owned by Fleta Kirk, MARK-9 Search and Rescue, of Dallas, Texas
• Service: Kelsie (West Highland White Terrier), owned by Loren Marino of Toms River, New Jersey
• Therapy: Saydee (Miniature Schnauzer), owned by Virginia Hyatt, of Fort Worth, Texas