This award recognizes significant contributions to the music education profession through leadership, service, and advocacy.
| Year | Recipient | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Toni Skelton | Meyers Elementary School (Salem) |
| 2009 | Marian Carlson | Oregon State University (Corvallis) |
| 2010 | Karl Raschkes | Salem-Keizer School District (Salem) |
| 2011 | Mike Wallmark | Oregon Schools Activity Association (Beaverton) |
| 2012 | Chuck Bolton | Oregon Schools Activity Association (Gresham) |
| 2014 | Jane and Jim Howell | OMEA (La Grande) |
| 2015 | Christopher Silva | David Douglas High School (Portland) |
| 2016 | Greg Weast | Columbia River Music (The Dalles) |
| 2017 | Mary Ann Vidourek | Seven Peaks School (Bend) |
| 2018 | Max McKee | Bandworld (Eugene) |
| 2020 | Dave Becker | Lewis and Clark University (Portland) |
| 2021 | Larry Graves | Bend School District (Bend) |
| 2022 | Stuart Welsh | West Albany High School (Albany) |
| 2023 | Scott McKee | Bandworld (Eugene) |
| 2024 | Suzanne Bonamici | United States Representative (Beaverton) |