Red Ryder® Award
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In 1997, at the 48th annual Red Ryder® Roundup Rodeo, the
Western Heritage Event Center Board began selecting an individual who has made a positive commitment to the western culture of this community and who has been a strong supporter of the
Red Ryder® Roundup Rodeo.
2025 Red Ryder® Award
Lisa Scott
Annual Winners
Lisa Scott, a longtime Pagosa Springs resident and community champion, will be honored with the 2025 Red Ryder Award during the 75th Anniversary of the Red Ryder Roundup.
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This recognition celebrates her unwavering dedication to the Western Heritage Event Center and the Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo Committee. She joined the WHEC Board in 2004 and has held the offices of treasurer, president, and secretary.
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Since moving to Pagosa Springs in 1998 with her husband, Bob, Lisa has immersed herself in community life, becoming a driving force behind numerous local initiatives. Her contributions to the rodeo and Western heritage preservation have left a lasting mark, particularly through her tireless efforts to ensure the continued success of the Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo and the continued improvements of the rodeo grounds.
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In addition to her work with the rodeo, Lisa has played a critical role in improving local health care access by helping raise funds for the Dr. Mary Fisher Medical Foundation and leading the mill levy override effort for school funding. Her commitment to youth development is evident through her leadership of the Rotary Club’s exchange student program, and being a 4-H leader for 24 years including her current role at the sewing leader.
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Lisa and Bob raised their children in Pagosa Springs, where they were actively involved in school, 4-H, and town recreation. Her deep roots and heartfelt service reflect a profound love for this community.
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As she receives the Red Ryder Award in this milestone year for the Roundup, Lisa Scott embodies the spirit of Western heritage, volunteerism, and community pride.