2023
Peter Iwen
2022
Michael Chambers
John Ballantyne
2021
Sandra M. Strand
2019
Terrence C. Dahl, Ph.D.
2018
Gregg Halverson
2017
Lance K. Josal FAIF
2016
Retired Maj. Gen. Terry L. Scherling
2015
Tama Duffy Day
2014
Garry Higdem
Sandy Fiechtner
2013
Terry J. Hanson
Gloria J. Mostad Stables, Ph.D., R.D.
2012
Barry Batcheller
Gilman E. Rud
2011
William P. Brown
Dan Noble
2010
No Awards
2009
Darryle Schoepp
2008
Claude Christianson
Janet Gilsdorf
2007
Larry Ellingson
George T. Gillies
2006
Dr. Raymond R Allmaras
Ronald O. Bergan
John R. Klai
2005
Lucy Calautti
Carl Larson
Dr. Patricia Dodge Stocker
2004
Don Laskowski
Dr. Thomas P. Moyer
2003
Dr. Larissa “Lauri” Grunig
General Charles F. “Chuck” Wald
2002
Ann B. Ludwig Whiting
Dr. Tucker W.. LeBien
2001
Melvern K. Anderson
Ronald J. Holecek
Eugene J. Nicholas
Rear Admiral (Ret.)
Fred G. Paavola
2000
Dr. Ian B. Edwards
Mary Ann Tucker
1999
David W. Bernauer
Dr. Susan J. Crockett
Dr. Allen L. Van Beek
1998
Kathryn A. Dean
Alta M. Engstrom
Michael E. Hanson
1997
Kerry L. Hawkins
Dr. Rod J. Rohrich
1996
James R. Dawson
Paul A. Johnsgard
John E. Miller
1995
Major General
Eldon Joersz
Morlan W. Nelson
Ronald G. Olson
Karen J. Schneider
1994
Robert H. Johansen
Velva E. Rudd
1993
Philip E. Austin
Carol A. Disrud
James W. Taylor
1992
Noel Estenson
Irene Olson Glass
Conrad J. ‘Bud’ Weiser
1991
Myron Johnsrud
Darrol Schroeder
John Wold
1990
Chester Reiten
Margaret Dullea Simko
Robert W. Heller
1989
Mancur Olson
John R. Dahl
Brenda L. Youness
Art Bunker
Mart R. Vogel
1988
Donald E. Horne
Ralph L. Welken
Donald D. Meyers
1987
Douglas J. Burgum
Marie Carlson Jones
Bruce N. Kasson
1986
Alf Clausen
Robert Challey
1985
Warren Diederich
Raymond Schnell
1984
Keith Bjerke
Wayne Gustafson
Leland Stenehjem
1983
Royal R. Berstler
Sam C. Kalainov
Jerry Lester
1982
The Rev. Dr. Henry H. Presler
George W. Rulon
1981
Peder A. Nystuen
Stanley W. Bale
Ken McIntyre
Helen Fredrickson Williams