Each year at the culmination of the Cinch RSNC World Finals, ranch sorting members are recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year with the Holiday Auto Group Challenge of the Champions back number ceremony and with Division high-point awards, as well as for their lifetime RSNC achievements. Members who have crossed the next $25,000 threshold into the corresponding Hall of Fame level are called to the stage to receive commemorative plaques and, for the first time in 2025, Cinch RSNC gave special recognition to the top 10 ranch sorters who have earned the most in their competitive careers.
In 2026, Tanner Keith earned his place at the top with more than $290,000 in lifetime earnings after a phenomenal comeback season worth $25,000.
Award Ceremony Induction Speech
Tonight, we have the distinct honor of recognizing a young man who has grown up in the sport of ranch sorting—one who has not only dedicated his life to this industry but has helped shape its future.
From an early age, this competitor demonstrated the kind of commitment and work ethic that separates great competitors from truly exceptional ones. Through years of dedication, he has built one of the most respected horse training programs in the industry—a testament to his talent, his vision and his unwavering love for the sport.
He is known throughout the sorting community for his smooth, composed demeanor in the arena and his upbeat, competitive spirit that elevates everyone around him. He competes with a quiet confidence that is both admirable and infectious.
What makes this recognition even more meaningful is the journey that brought him here. He faced a tragedy that could have forever altered the course of his life—yet he met that challenge with resilience and grace and chose to let it fuel his passion rather than define his path.
Tonight, we celebrate not just the competitor, but the man—one who has earned his place among the greatest this sport has ever seen.
Please join us in congratulating your newest inductee into the Top 10 All-Time Money Earners: Tanner Keith.
