The Craig Ryder Excellence Award is named in honor of the late Craig Ryder. Craig was a member of the Wah-Tut-Ca Scout Reservation staff, an outstanding Reservation Director, a Lodge Chief of Wannalancit Lodge, and a Vigil Honor Member. He was also one of the driving forces behind the rebirth of The Key Foundation in 2001. 

Throughout his life, Craig was known as someone who always strove for excellence. He was the type to lead by example and would inspire others to Seek a Higher Vision through his example. Unfortunately, Craig lost his battle with brain cancer in 2005, but the vision that he inspired lives on.

The Craig Ryder Award is designed to recognize those outstanding individuals in our community who best exemplify the ideals for which Craig lived. Historically, two community members were recognized per year; however, we will be recognizing 7 exemplary individuals this year.