The IDITAROD XXXV Wells Fargo Awards Banquet was filled to the brim at Nome’s Recreation Center this evening. Hundreds of mushers, supporters, and volunteers were on hand to celebrate the finish of an historical race with a celebration that lasted hours.

49 mushers were recognized for making the trek to Nome and crossing the finish line. Two mushers, Jeff Wells and Dan Carter, were able to attend the Awards Ceremony after arriving in Nome this evening at 5:40 and 6:36 respectively. Nine mushers remain on the trail.

Lance Mackey, the 2007 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion was on hand receiving a number of awards including the Chevron Most Inspirational Musher Award, and the GCI Dorothy Page Halfway Award.