WABI-TV5 • April 8, 2026
The Maine Warden Service held its annual awards ceremony recognizing game wardens for exceptional performance in 2025. Retired Col.
• 2025 Game Warden Of The Year – Game Warden Sergeant Chad Robertson
• 2025 Game Warden Supervisor Of The Year – Game Warden Sergeant Kyle Hladik
• Legendary Game Warden Of The Year – Herbert “Bill” Vernon
• 2025 Special Recognition Award – Game Warden Corporal Chris Dyer
• K9 Search and Rescue Case of the Year – Game Warden Jake Voter
• 2025 Conservation K9 Case of the Year Award – Game Warden Kayle Hamilton