Criteria: The recipient must have made major advances in their career, have been exceptional mentors, and who have provided leadership in their profession.

Award Recipients

• 2013 - Joe W. Specht 
• 1994 - Margaret Irby Nichols* 
• 1993 - Bernard Lukenbill
• 1992 - Mary D. Lankford
• 1992 - William Gooch
• 1991 - Kenneth Ferstl
• 1990 - John Corbin
• 1989 - Lee Brawner*
• 1988 - Linda Allmand