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
* deceased