The RRF board created the Exceptional Service Award in 2018 to recognize RRF members for their outstanding work and service to the foundation. The award was inspired by the decades-long dedication and ongoing service of Dr. Daniel Varland, who was the first recipient of the award. This award is given at the discretion of the board and includes a lifetime membership to the foundation.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Rob Bierregaard |
| 2024 | none awarded |
| 2023 | Cheryl Dykstra |
| 2022 | Joan L. Morrison |
| 2019 | Jessi Brown |
| 2018 | Daniel E. Varland |