RMFI is a recognized leader in the field of public lands stewardship and restoration. Below are the major awards that RMFI has received since we began in the early 1990's.

2008

• Annual Achievement Award, Coalition for Recreational Trails (Crestone Needle and Humboldt Peak Project)

2007

• USDA Forest Service Bob Marshall Champion of Wilderness Award (Rocky Mountain Region Wilderness Planning)

2005

• USDA Forest Service Bob Marshall Champion of Wilderness Award (South Colony Lakes Basin Restoration Project)
• City Council of Colorado Springs Resolution of Appreciation (Preservation of Garden of the Gods)
• Partnership Award, Colorado State Trails Program (Garden of the Gods Community Restoration Program)

2004

• Public Lands Partnership Award, Bureau of Land Management (Protection and Conservation of Utah's Public Lands)

2001

• Partnership for Community Design Award (Garden of the Gods Restoration Report)

1998

• Nominee, National Trails Partnership Award
• Nominee, National Trails State of the Art Technology Award

1995

• 6th National Wilderness Conference Presenter: RMFI selected as 1 of 3 partnership models nationwide for presentation

1992-1993

• Volunteer Service Award, U.S. Department of Interior

1992

• Metro Region Stewardship Award, Colorado Division of State Parks and Outdoor Recreation