| Recipient | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| April Tretter | Bellarmine University | 2023 |
| Meredith Geraci | KHEAA/KHESLC | 2022 |
| Michael Birchett | Bluegrass Community & Technical College/University of Kentucky | 2021 |
| Bryan Erslan | Eastern Kentucky University | 2020 |
| Laura Keown | Centre College | 2019 |
| Carl Rollins | KHEAA/KHESLC | 2018 |
| Anthony Bowles | Kentucky State University | 2017 |
| Runan Evans | Bluegrass Community & Technical College | 2016 |
| Chester Priest | KHEAA/KHESLC | 2015 |
| Sandra Neel | Bellarmine University | 2014 |
| Jennifer Priest | Transylvania University | 2013 |
| Shelley Park | Eastern Kentucky University | 2012 |
| Chris Tolson | Campbellsville University | 2011 |
| Michael Morgan | Kentucky Community & Technical College System | 2010 |
| Heather Boutell | Bellarmine University | 2009 |
| Patricia Arauz | University of Louisville | 2008 |
| Dr. Joe McCormick | KHEAA/The Student Loan People | 2007 |
| Leslie Kaelin | University of Louisville School of Medicine | 2006 |
| Dave Cecil | Transylvania University | 2005 |
| Rhonda Swim | Morehead State University | 2004 |
| Nimmi Wiggins | University of Kentucky | 2003 |
| Marilyn Clark-Watkins | Western Kentucky University | 2002 |
| Ron Duvall | KHEAA | 2001 |
| Tim Rhodes | Morehead State University | 2000 |
| Susan Luhman | Eastern Kentucky University | 1999 |
| Judith Deines | Jefferson Community College | 1998 |
| Barbara Smith | Asbury College | 1997 |
| Barbara Scheidt | Western Kentucky University | 1996 |
| Peggy Fain | Transylvania University | 1995 |
| Paul Borden | KHEAA | 1994 |
| Bobby Halsey | University of Kentucky | 1993 |
| Joyce Bryan | KHEAA | 1992 |
| Charles Vinson | Murray State University | 1991 |
| Connie Williams | Georgetown College | 1990 |
| Lee Watkins | Western Kentucky University | 1989 |
| Johnny McDougal | Murray State University | 1988 |
| Blake Tanner | University of Louisville | 1987 |
| Elinor Starr | Spalding University | 1986 |
| Herb Vescio | Eastern Kentucky University | 1985 |