Kevin Switzer was recently named the Breeder of the Year at the Maine Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association awards banquet at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland.

Hi There Lady received the two-year-old Trotter of the Year award while Fire When Ready was named the top filly pacer and Dragon Express received the colt pacer award.

Texas Valentine was the top trotter the three-year-old division. Dragon Fly Lady won the filly pacer award and The Spoiler was the three-year-old Colt Pacer of the Year.

The MSBOA also honored To Bad Honey with its Senior Citizen Award. The award goes to a retiring Maine Sire Stakes horse.

Jean H. Childs received a special award from the association. Childs was cited for continued support and participation in the Maine Sire Stakes program since its inception.

KDK Standardbreds was named the Owner of the Year.