Each year an outstanding member or members are chosen to be the recipient of the Member Excellence Award. This award honors an outstanding member of the Mountain States Fox Trotter Association.

The award is a symbol of true horsemanship. It represents sportsmanship qualities whether in the show ring or on the trail. The award recognizes those that have a partnership with the horse and is forever a student of the horse. The beneficiaries are respected by their peers and foster good will among the members of the Association.

2006 Recipient: Bruce Pollard

2005 Recipient: Peggy Sandbak

2003 Recipients: Mike & Lisa DeLong