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

• Exemplary Companion: Raiah (Canaan Dog), owned by Ethan and Christina Miller, of Conyers, Georgia
• Law Enforcement: Reno (German Shepherd Dog), owned by the Des Moines Police Department and handled by Officer Tim Nading
• Service: Faith (Rottweiler), owned by Leana Beasley, of Richland, Washington
• Search and Rescue: Gibson (Bloodhound), owned by Karen Leshkivich, DVM, of Cazenovia, New York
• Therapy: Noodle (Standard Poodle), owned by Stacia Bjarnason, of Durham, Connecticut