Based on the Sourdough Raft River Festival’s Admiral, it is their personal opinion of best craft and crew.

Based primarily on craft design, as well as the extras the crew may have created to make their design or theme better.

At judge's Discretion

This award is for the craft that suffered the most damage or sank during the event in tribute to those who may have had the greatest adventure of the day. In the event of a draw judges will choose first from the distance away from the finishing area the incident happened.