For 2007, teacher Carol Dunn and her 5^th grade class from Cypress Creek Elementary school received the second annual Ruskin History Preservation Award from the Ruskin Historical Society. This was in part for their work in learning about and recreating native crafts, a timeline of Ruskin history creating, displays for last year’s Seafood & Arts festival, the opening of the SouthShore Regional Library and for participating in hands-on demonstrations at Camp Bayou's open house

 They received the Award at Cypress Creek Elementary shortly after the Ruskin Heritage Street Fest, May 4, 2007. They get to keep the award for a year, after which it will be awarded to next year’s winner. Sort of like the Stanley Cup of Ruskin History. The award and display can be been in the library of the Cypress Creek Elementary school in Ruskin.