Since the early days of the Association, NAAA has recognized the outstanding achievements of individual members through the NAAA Annual Awards.
At the 2024 Ag Aviation Expo, NAAA will recognize a new crop of individuals who have helped the industry and the Association chart a confident course for agricultural aviation. Awardees will be honored at the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet on Wed., November 20 in Fort Worth, Texas. Nominations are quick and easy via an electronic form (the 2024 deadline was Aug. 5). Email NAAA if you have a question.
2025 NAAA Award nomination form will be available soon
NAAA award Information
The Agrinaut Award is presented to an agricultural aircraft operator, operating organization or allied member company that has made an outstanding contribution in the field of ag aircraft operations. The achievement cited shall have contributed to the “state-of-the-art” for the benefit of the agricultural aircraft industry as a whole.
Sponsor
Originated in 1967 by Agrinautics of Las Vegas, Nev., and by NAAA under procedures established for noting new operating techniques, new and novel equipment, new successful crop applications or other contributions.
Previous Recipients
- 2022: George Parker III, Crop Jet Aviation
- 2021: None
- 2020: Bruce Hubler, TAE Aerospace
- 2019: None
- 2018: Pete Jones, Air Repair Inc.
- 2017: Star-Flex (Brett Barber & Terry Gross, posthumously)
- 2016: Jeff Reabe, Reabe Aircraft Improvement
- 2015: None
- 2014: Rod Thomas
- 2013: Pratt & Whitney Canada
- 2012: Leonard Felix Jr.
- 2011: None
- 2010: Terry Sharp
- 2009: Bill Hubler
- 2008: Joe D. Vaughn
- 2007: Scott Schertz
- 2006: Jack Frost
- 2005: Rick Reed
- 2004: Zoren O’Brien
- 2003: None
- 2002: Pat Kornegay
- 2001: Thomas R. Summersill
- 2000: Robert Carroll Potter
- 1999: Dennis Gardisser
- 1998: Maynard Lund
- 1997: None
- 1996: George & Grant Lane
- 1995: John O’Connell
- 1994: John Goodwin
- 1993: George P. Wilson
- 1992: Charles Stone Jr.
- 1991: G.O. “Chris” Christopher
- 1990: Leland Shelton
- 1989: Gerald S. Beck
- 1988: Tom Mills
- 1987: Mid-Continent Aircraft
- 1986: Roy W. Wood Sr.
- 1985: Leland Snow
- 1984: Mississippi AAA
- 1983: Milton Robertson
- 1982: George “Red” Willett
- 1981: James L. Maxwell
- 1980: William Hatfield
- 1979: Robert S. Leverton
- 1978: W.P. “Bill” Cardiff
- 1977: George Mitchell Jr.
- 1976: James Vedder
- 1975: Joe Sellers
- 1974: Clint G. Frye
- 1973: A.T. Morgan
- 1972: Lloyd Nolan
- 1971: V. Ray Thornton
- 1970: John Neace
- 1969: Robert Phillips
- 1968: Bill Marsh
- 1967: Richard Reade
The Allied Industry Individual Award is presented to NAAA members or staff and/or an allied industry individual who has significantly contributed their efforts for the benefit of the allied industry and the aerial application industry.
Sponsor
Originated in 1978 by the NAAA allied industry members and presented to one or more recipients periodically. Note: Nominations are to be made by allied industry members only and award recipients shall be selected by the allied industry directors on the NAAA Board.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Natanael Vaz, Pratt & Whitney Canada
- 2022: Ian McVay, Transland/Satloc
- 2021: Terry Humphrey, Thrush Aircraft
- 2020: Fletcher Sharp, Covington Aircraft Engines
- 2019: Quentin Childs, Insurance Management Group
- 2018: Bill Everett, Pickett Equipment Co. Inc.
- 2017: Paul and Betty Abbott, Covington Aircraft Engines Inc.
- 2016: Lindsay Barber, NAAA
- 2015: Denis Parisien, Pratt & Whitney Canada
- 2014: Doug Davidson, Davidson Solid Rock Insurance
- 2013: Tom Harkin, DuPont Crop Protection
- 2012: Bob Bailey, Bailey Flying Service
- 2011: John Garr, Garrco Products Inc.
- 2010: Ron Deck, Sky-Tractor Supply Co.
- 2010: R. Brent Short, M.M. Satterfield Aviation Fuels
- 2009: Scott Bretthauer, University of Illinois
- 2008: Neil Strong, Syngenta America, Inc.
- 2007: Chuck Kemper, Queen Bee Air Specialties
- 2006: Carolyn Baecker, CP Products Company Inc.
- 2006: Richard Reade, Mid-Continent Aircraft Corporation
- 2005: None
- 2004: Randy Hardy, Hardy Aviation Insurance Inc.
- 2003: Bob Reeves, Loveland Industries
- 2002: Ron Hollis, Covington Aircraft Engines, Inc.
- 2001: Leland Snow, Air Tractor, Inc.
- 2000: None
- 1999: None
- 1998: Ron Deck, Sky-Tractor, Inc.
- 1997: V.M. “Robbie” Robinson, Chemical Specialties International
- 1996: Orvil & Mary Turner, S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc.
- 1995: Richard “Dick” Foell, Zeneca Ag Products
- 1995: Charles Harper, Rebsamen Insurance, Inc.
- 1994: None
- 1993: Ken Glanz, Simplex Manufacturing Co.
- 1992: Ivan Rash, Nalco Chemical Co.
- 1991: Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Tri-State Aviation
- 1990: Ron Deck, Sky-Tractor, Inc.
- 1990: Bill McCollum, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
- 1989: Dennis Kuhlman, WRK, Inc.
- 1988: Vernon H. Truman, Aero Engines, Inc.
- 1987: John L. Goodwin, Custom Farm Services of Arizona
- 1986: James K. Gillis, Shell Chemical Company
- 1985: Tommy Barton, Shell Chemical Company
- 1985: Bill Binnion, Binnion Insurance Agency
- 1984: Dee Reif, NAAA Exhibits Manager
- 1983: Stan Jones, Top Hat Aerial Applicators, Inc.
- 1983: V.M. “Robbie” Robinson, Chemical Specialties International
- 1982: Dan Conti, Simplex Manufacturing Co.
- 1982: Vernon H. Trueman, Aero Engines, Inc.
- 1981: Larry Brooks, Mid-Continent Aircraft
- 1981: Harold M. Collins, NAAA Executive Director
- 1980: C.R. “Lindy” Lindhoff, Accurate Aero Forms
- 1980: Roy Wood, Wood Spraying Service
- 1979: Pauline Burns Perry, NAAA Exhibits Manager
- 1979: George Sanders, Agrinautics
- 1978: Carl W. Heimer, Piper Aircraft Corporation
- 1978: F. Farrell Higbee, NAAA Executive Director
The Delta Air Lines “Puffer” Award is presented to the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the design of agricultural aircraft and/or related equipment.
Sponsor
Originated in 1972 and sponsored by Delta Air Lines.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Chris Doyle, CO Fire Aviation
- 2022: None
- 2021: Troy Reabe, Reabe Design LLC
- 2018–2020: None
- 2017: Brad Fritz, USDA-ARS Aerial Application Tech. Research Unit
- 2016: Jared Storm, Storm Aeronautics
- 2015: David Eby, AeroFlow Systems Inc./AgriFlite Services
- 2014: Doran Rogers, Cascade Aircraft Conversions
- 2008–2013: None
- 2007: Gerald Beck, Tri-State Aviation Inc.
- 2006: None
- 2005: Lindley Johnson, Johnson Airspray
- 2004: Josef Oleksiak, PZL-Mielec
- 2003: Allen Tinnes, Air Care, Inc.
- 2002: None
- 2001: William Hatfield, Hatfield Spraying Service, Inc.
- 2000: Conrad Barlow, Transland, Inc.
- 1999: G.O. “Chris” Christopher, CP Products Company Inc.
- 1998: Dan Conti, Simplex Manufacturing Co.
- 1997: Eldon Sorensen, Sorensen Sprayers, Inc.
- 1996: Hal Weatherly, Weatherly Aviation
- 1995: Ron Gustin, Gustin Aviation
- 1994: Mark Lemmon, Onboard Systems
- 1993: Dennis R. Gardisser, University of Arkansas
- 1992: John Weatherly, Weatherly Aviation
- 1991: Mike Liebhart, Simplex Manufacturing Co.
- 1990: David Johnston, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc.
- 1989: George Lane, Lane Aviation
- 1988: Al Troglin, San Joaquin Air
- 1987: Wesley W. “Bud” Wall, Bud’s Flying Service
- 1986: Charles Christmas, Christmas Flying Service
- 1985: Leslie Schweizer, Ag Cat
- 1984: Dan Edwards, Edwards Compro
- 1983: John “Tex” Waldrum, John E. Waldrum, Inc.
- 1982: Bert Morgan, Aero Mod General, Inc.
- 1982: Eugene Shanks, Farm & Ranch Aerial Service
- 1981: Dennis Kuhlman, Kansas State University
- 1981: Lawrence O’ Roth, Oklahoma State University
- 1981: Richard Whitney, Oklahoma State University
- 1980: J. Fred Frakes, Frakes Aviation
- 1979: Floyd Stillwell, Marsh Aviation
- 1978: Conrad R. Barlow, Transland Aircraft
- 1977: Floyd Perry, Serv-Aero Engineering
- 1976: Fred Ayers, Ayres Corporation
- 1975: Phil Pickell, Agrinautics, Inc.
- 1974: Arthur Koch & Joe Lippert, Grumman Aircraft
- 1973: Leland Snow, Air Tractor, Inc.
- 1973: Fred E. Weick, Piper Aircraft Corporation
The John Robert Horne Memorial Award is presented to a pilot with five years or less experience in the agricultural aviation industry who has an exemplary safety record and has contributed to safety in ag aviation. This award no longer has carryover nominations from year to year and must be resubmitted as a new nomination every year.
Sponsor
Originated in 1980 by John & Jewell Horne in memory of their son, John Robert Horne.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Trevor Peltier
- 2022: Hayden DeBlieck
- 2022: Alex Viger
- 2021: Mikel Hofer
- 2020: Emily Daniel
- 2019: None
- 2018: Michael Rutledge
- 2017: Austin Kornegay
- 2017: Romke Sikkema
- 2016: Doug Bontrager
- 2015: Rob Aslesen
- 2015: Greg Stokes
- 2014: Taylor “J.T.” Capers
- 2014: Wade Berry
- 2013: Mike Rivenbark
- 2012: Lukas Johnson
- 2012: Van Lucas
- 2011: Nick Richter
- 2011: Billy Whitfield
- 2010: Jason Davis
- 2009: Kurt Jantzen
- 2008: Clyde Kornegay
- 2007: Aaron Peterson
- 2006: Shea Christmas
- 2005: Matt Hovdenes
- 2004: None
- 2003: Matthew J. Hook
- 2002: Brady Neil Penner
- 2001: Tracey Stokes
- 2000: Nicholas Scott
- 1999: Jeffrey Chorman
- 1998: Jeff Chanay
- 1997: Shane Hudson
- 1996: Seth Felix
- 1995: Daniel J. Tinnes
- 1994: Mike Deck
- 1993: Frank Kimmel III
- 1991–92: None
- 1990: Robert Boardman
- 1989: Danny Carpenter
- 1988: Drew Keahey
- 1987: Rick Boardman
- 1986: Michael Schiffer
- 1985: Kevin Winger
- 1984: Roy Wood Jr.
- 1983: Charles Bradley
- 1982: None
- 1981: Greg Shears
- 1980: Dale Faust
The Larsen-Miller Community Service Award is presented for outstanding contributions by an NAAA member to his or her community.
Sponsor
Originated in 1974 by the Arizona Agricultural Aviation Association in honor of Randy Larsen and Paul Miller, an operator and a flagman, who lost their lives trying to rescue three victims of an auto accident.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Dwayne O’Brien (LA)
- 2021–2022: None
- 2020: Nancy Turnquist, Whirly Birds (FL)
- 2019: Marty Owen, Desert Air Ag (ID)
- 2018: Leif Isaacson, Desert Air Ag (ID)
- 2017: Charlie Bourne and Gregg Watts, O’Brien Flying Service (LA)
- 2016: Jake Kraft (SD)
- 2015: Leslie Craft (NC)
- 2014: Kyle Scott (CO)
- 2013: John Larson (IA)
- 2012: Eric Klindt (MN)
- 2011: Loren Dannhaus (TX)
- 2011: Grant Lane (TX)
- 2010: Lucille Schiffer (MI)
- 2009: Stan Jones (NE)
- 2008: Dale Thomas (ID)
- 2007: Patricia Stamps (TX)
- 2006–2004: None
- 2003: Dwayne O’Brien (LA)
- 2002: Barbara Steier (MN)
- 2001: Tim Steier (MN)
- 2000: Earl Whitaker (KS)
- 1999: Edward Morrow (NE)
- 1998: Connie Newberg (MN)
- 1997: Jacob Jewell (AL)
- 1996: Pat Tigges (WA)
- 1995–1993: None
- 1992: Connie Gasper (MN)
- 1991: Clint Ward (OK)
- 1990: Wayne Turner (MT)
- 1989: None
- 1988: None
- 1987: John O’Connell (SD)
- 1986: None
- 1985: None
- 1984: None
- 1983: Dolly Lewis (NY)
- 1982: None
- 1981: None
- 1980: Larry Brooks (MO)
- 1979: Donald R. Mack (OK)
- 1978: Ken McDowell (TX)
- 1977: None
- 1976: Bennett Williams (CA)
- 1975: Ken Medders
- 1974: Paul Pierce (AZ)
The Opal and Bill Binnion Memorial Award is presented to those who contribute to NAAA in its efforts to educate the public about aerial application.
Sponsor
The Opal and Bill Binnion Memorial Award originated in 1996.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Michael Hutchins, Custom Air, Roe, AR and Terry Humphrey, Albany, GA
- 2022: Matt Peed, Rutledge Airborne Applications
- 2021: Glenn Martin, Helicopter Applicators Inc.
- 2020: J.D. “Willie” Lee III, Aerial Crop Protection Inc.
- 2019: Jay Calleja, National Agricultural Aviation Association
- 2018: Erin Morse, GEM Air Inc.
- 2017: Kathy Diehl, Midwest Custom Ag Aviation
- 2016: Gaylon Stamps, Stamps Spraying Service Inc.
- 2015: Ken Degg, National Agricultural Aviation Association
- 2014: Elaine Gustafson, Crop Air Inc.
- 2013: Covington Aircraft Engines, Covington Aircraft Engines Inc.
- 2013: Peggy Knizner, National Agricultural Aviation Association
- 2012: Charles “Chip” Kemper, Queen Bee Air Specialties Inc.
- 2011: Judy Chanay, Chanay Aircraft Service
- 2010: James R. “Randy” Hardy, Hardy Aviation Insurance Inc.
- 2009: Ralph Holsclaw, Grower’s Air Service
- 2008: Lou Stokes, Stokes Flying Service
- 2007: Eric Klindt, Tri-State Air Ag
- 2006: Pat Tigges,
- 2005: Bob Bailey, Bailey Flying Service
- 2004: Donita Lockwood, Okanogan Air Service Inc.
- 2003: Gail Kemper, Queen Bee Air Specialties Inc.
- 2002: Marci O’Connell, M J Aviation
- 2001: Robert Naumann, Saunders Co. Aerial Spraying
- 2000: Mickey Tinnes, Air Care Inc.
- 1999: Elizabeth Lind,
- 1998: Kristin Snow, Air Tractor, Inc.
- 1997: Laurie Felix, Olathe Spray Service, Inc.
- 1996: Bill Binnion, Ag Pilot Life & Health Insurance
The Evans-Christopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award recognizes individuals or entities that have made outstanding contributions to the Operation S.A.F.E. program.
Sponsor
Originated in 2010 by the National Agricultural Aviation Research & Education Foundation and its Operation S.A.F.E. Committee, the Evans-Christopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award is named after two pioneers in the design and development of spray nozzles, Bob Evans and Chris Christopher.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Robert Ching, Aura, LLC
- 2022: Matt Gill, NAAA
- 2021: Scott Bretthauer, NAAA
- 2020: Tim Shamblin, Aero Applications Inc.
- 2019: John Garr, GarrCo Products Inc.
- 2018: Phil Jank, USDA-ARS Aerial App. Tech. Research Unit
- 2017: Vern Hofman, NSDU Ag & Biosystem Eng. (Ret)
- 2016: Bob Wolf, Wolf Consulting and Research LLC
- 2015: Dennis Gardisser, WRK of Arkansas LLC
- 2014: Clarence Williams, Williams Ag Service Inc.
- 2013: Alan Corr, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- 2012: Richard Whitney, WRK of Oklahoma
- 2011: None
- 2010: Larry Roth, WRK Inc.
The Richard “Dick” Reade Memorial Award recognizes outstanding contributions by an allied industry member and their company.
Sponsor
Originated in 1969 by NAAA.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Jim Hirsch, Air Tractor
- 2022: Steve Rice, North Star Aviation Inc.
- 2021: Eric Rojek, Covington Aircraft Engines
- 2020: Jeffrey Tippins, Starr Companies
- 2019: Anthonie York, Transland LLC
- 2018: John “JT” Helms, Old Republic Aerospace Inc.
- 2017: Graham Lavender, AgAir Update LLC
- 2016: None,
- 2015: None,
- 2014: Mary Beth Schwaegel, AIG
- 2013: Larry Sneed, USAIG
- 2012-2010: None,
- 2009: David Hagert, AgriData, Inc.
- 2008: Frank Kimmel, Kimmel Aviation Insurance Agency, Inc.
- 2007: Tom Harkin, DuPont Crop Protection
- 2006: Jim Jeffries, Jeffries Airworks Co., Inc.
- 2005-2003: None,
- 2002: Fletcher Sharp, Pratt & Whitney Canada
- 2001: Jim Hirsch, Air Tractor, Inc.
- 2000: Richard “Dick” Foell, Zeneca Ag Products
- 1999: E.R. “Butch” Kinnebrew, Phoenix Aviation Managers
- 1998: Sam Thompson, Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Inc.
- 1997: Randy Hardy, Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc.
- 1996: Bill Binnion, Ag Pilot Life & Health Insurance
- 1995: Larry Wee, Dow Elanco
- 1995: V.M. “Robbie” Robinson, Chemical Specialties International
- 1995: Richard “Dick” Foell, Zeneca Ag Products
- 1995: Charlie Harper, Rebsamen Insurance, Inc.
- 1994: Paul Abbott, Covington Aircraft Engines
- 1993: Dr. Jim Bob Grumbles, Dow Elanco
- 1992: Bill Lavender, Ag Air Update
- 1991: Dr. John Stone, Ciba-Geigy
- 199: David KeDraker, Ciba-Geigy
- 199: Randy Williams, Ciba-Geigy
- 1990: James Bailey, Dow Elanco
- 1990: Michael LeCuyer, Dow Elanco
- 1989: Keith Kuechmann, Mobay Corporation
- 1988: George Tallen, Aviation Underwriting Specialists
- 1987: Dan Conti, Simlex Manufacturing Company
- 1986: C.A. Osmond, Nalco Chemical Company
- 1985: Douglas Nelson, FMC Corporation
- 1984: Ron Fraizier, Nalco Chemical Company
- 1983: Richard “Dick” Foell, Chevron Chemical
- 1982: Lee C. Abide, Abide Aero
- 1981: Kenneth Ivan Rash, Nalco Chemical Company
- 1980: James R. Hutson II, Americas
- 1979: John Durfee, Union Carbide
- 1978: Carl W. Heimer, Piper Aircraft Company
- 1977: Derek Emmerson, Pratt & Whitney
- 1976: Dale Tillay, Automatic Flagman
- 1975: J.L. Taylor, Union Carbide Corporation
- 1974: C.R. “Lindy” Lindhoff, Accurate Aero Forms, Inc.
- 1973: Robert Bailey, Rockwell International
- 1973: Conrad Barlow, Transland Aircraft
- 1973: Byron Hodgin, Union Carbide
- 1973: John Kirch, Amchem Products
- 1973: Terrell Kirk, Grumman Aircraft
The William O. Marsh Safety Award recognizes significant achievements in safety, safety education or an outstanding operational safety program.
Sponsor
Originated in 1972 by Fairfax Underwriters Services Inc. in memory of William O. “Bill” Marsh.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Darrin Pluhar, Plu’s Flying Service (MT)
- 2022: Rod Thomas, Thomas Helicopters (ID)
- 2021: None
- 2020: Fran de Kock, Battlefords Airspray (SK)
- 2019: Scott Bretthauer, NAAA
- 2018: Boyd Morgan, Quality Spraying Service (MT)
- 2017: Ryan Densham, Pratt & Whitney Canada
- 2016: Maria Dopp (WI)
- 2016: Perry Hofer, Doland Aerial Spraying (SD)
- 2015: Terry Humphrey, Thrush Aircraft Inc.
- 2014: Craig Bair, Wilbur Ellis Company
- 2013: Brian Rau, Medina Flying Service (ND)
- 2012: John J. “Dusty” Dowd, Jr., Syracuse Flying Service (KS)
- 2011: Robert McCurdy, Flying Tiger Aviation LLC (LA)
- 2010: Ken Degg, NAAA
- 2009: Alfred “Butch” Graves
- 2008: Leif Isaacson
- 2007: Gene Williams
- 2006: None
- 2005: Dr. Dennis Gardisser
- 2004: David Steen
- 2003: Douglas M. Smith
- 2002: Dennie Stokes
- 2001: Harold Miller
- 2000: Carl Payne
- 1999: Duncan Wurm
- 1998: Arlen Olson
- 1997: Tim Steier
- 1996: Niels Andrews
- 1995: Jack Bailey
- 1994: None
- 1993: Wayne Turner
- 1992: Stuart Van Boening
- 1991: None
- 1990: Kenneth Reis
- 1989: Rodger Shelburne
- 1988: Ron Jones
- 1987: John O’Connell
- 1986: Richard Nixholm
- 1985: Pete Cugino, L.D. Nicholson
- 1984: Ruben Lieb
- 1983: Russell Benson
- 1982: Mike C. Clark
- 1981: None
- 1980: John Grace
- 1979: Richard Reade
- 1978: John S. Callahan
- 1978: Russell L. Miller
- 1977: Joe Precissi
- 1976: Vinton Jones
- 1975: Everett Sneed
- 1974: John C. Richmond
- 1973: Dale W. Steward
- 1973: Arnold Whisman
The Zoren and Joan O’Brien Memorial Outstanding Service Award is for outstanding service to the commercial agricultural aviation industry or to its association.
Sponsor
Originated in 1967 by NAAA and presented to one or more recipients.
Previous Recipients
- 2023: Sam Rogge, Jet Stream Ag Aviation, Fowler, CO and Rob Scherzinger, Aspen Ag Helicopters, Oxnard, CA
- 2022: Lee Turnquist, Whirly Birds Inc., Lake Wales, FL
- 2021: Rusty Lindeman, Rusty’s Flying Service, D’Hanis, TX
- 2021: Damon Reabe, Dairyland Aviation, Waupun, WI
- 2020: Matt Hovdenes, Right Way Ag., Hardwood, ND
- 2019: Terry Jordan, Jordan Air Inc., Hugoton, KS
- 2018: Dennie Stokes, Air Aids Inc./Stokes Flying Service, Earle, AR
- 2017: Ron Cline, Central Valley Helicopters, Ellensburg, WA
- 2016: Jane Barber-Pitlick
- 2015: Randy Hale
- 2014: Karen Allen
- 2013: Leif Isaacson
- 2013: Jeff Summersill
- 2012: Gaylon Stamps
- 2011: Carolyn Baecker
- 2011: Rod Thomas
- 2010: Peggy Knizner
- 2009: Clint Hoffmann
- 2008: Mike Bailey
- 2007: Dusty Dowd
- 2006: Pat Kornegay
- 2005: Leonard Felix Jr.
- 2005: Andrew D. Moore
- 2004: Richard “Dick” Reade
- 2003: Harold E. Miller
- 2002: Bob Bailey
- 2002: Charles Stone Jr.
- 2002: Clarence Williams
- 2002: Women of the WNAAA
- 2001: Ron Deck
- 2000: Glenn Martin
- 1999: Wayne Slaughter
- 1999: Ivan “Buddy” Kirk
- 1998: Michael Schiffer
- 1997: Kenneth Degg
- 1996: Allen Chorman
- 1995: Niels Andrews
- 1995: E. A. “Slim” Cancienne
- 1995: Gilbert Johnson
- 1995: Dennis Kuhlman
- 1995: Zoren O’Brien
- 1995: Pat Tigges
- 1994: John O’Connell
- 1993: Dr. L.F. Bouse
- 1992: Edgar Hobbs
- 1991: Theresa “Terry” Ambroz
- 1990: Reinholdt D. Deines
- 1990: Robert Mueller
- 1990: Roy W. Reabe
- 1989: Dick Dyer
- 1990: Robert Faust
- 1990: Dale Stewart
- 1988: Ray A. Lange
- 1988: Marilyn McKinnis
- 1987: Fred C. Scaman
- 1986: Dr. Stanford N. Fertig
- 1986: Luther C. Gibbs
- 1986: William T. Keane
- 1985: Larry Brooks
- 1985: Jim Hudson
- 1985: Terry Pfeil
- 1985: Leland Shelton
- 1984: Charles Carrier
- 1984: Harold Collins Jr.
- 1983: Jim Wood
- 1983: Stan Jones
- 1983: Ivan Rash
- 1982: Mike C. Clark
- 1982: F. Farrell Higbee
- 1982: Roy Wood
- 1981: Mabry Anderson
- 1981: Don Holmes
- 1981: Dabney Roberts
- 1980: Jewell Horne
- 1979: Gerald Lewis
- 1979: Harold Hardcastle
- 1979: Dr. Arthur A. Muka
- 1978: Russell M. Benson
- 1978: H. Wheelless Jr.
- 1977: Ken Onstott
- 1976: Everett Pingrey
- 1975: Eldon Sorensen
- 1975: John M. Sliker
- 1974: Conrad Barlow
- 1974: Robert Crook
- 1974: James L. Maxwell
- 1973: Mabry I. Anderson
- 1973: Robert Aukes
- 1973: Richard Carroll
- 1973: Carl Heimer
- 1973: Paul Hursh
- 1973: C. R. Lindhoff
- 1973: Les H. Mills
- 1973: George F. Mitchell Jr.
- 1973: John Neace
- 1973: George Sanders
- 1973: Dale Stewart
- 1973: V. Ray Thornton
- 1973: Robert Ueding
- 1973: Hugh Wheelless Sr.
The now-retired Most Active Woman Award recognized an outstanding contribution of a woman who is active in the affairs of the industry or the association.
Sponsor
Originated in 1971 by Mrs. Shirley Carroll in memory of her son, William Carroll.
Previous Recipients
- 2014: Jessica Freeman
- 2013: Lynn Baxter
- 2012: Jane Barber
- 2011: Jayne Rucker
- 2010: None
- 2009: None
- 2008: Angie Banz
- 2007: Carolyn Baecker
- 2006: Mickey Tinnes
- 2005: Marie Stone
- 2004: None
- 2003: Lou Stokes
- 2002: Theresa “Terry” Ambroz
- 2001: None
- 2000: Gail Kemper
- 1999: Betsy Miller
- 1998: Marci (Jacobson) O’Connell
- 1997: Lou Slaughter
- 1996: Mary Turner
- 1995: Sandy Forstrom
- 1994: Pat Tigges
- 1993: Dorothy Kimmel
- 1992: Elizabeth Lind-Erickson
- 1991: Mary Fullen
- 1990: Lou Stokes
- 1989: Ruthanne Koch
- 1989: Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
- 1988: Gay Boardman & Edna Lawhorn
- 1987: Avis Georgeson & Gerry Neace
- 1986: Dolly Lewis
- 1985: Frances Cadwell
- 1984: Phyllis Jones
- 1983: Janet Murphy
- 1982: Jeannette Wood
- 1981: Evelyn Barker
- 1980: Betty Whitaker
- 1979: Bonnie Deines
- 1978: Celeste Mills
- 1977: Pat Pingrey
- 1976: Laverne Sanders
- 1975: Beanie Steier
- 1974: Alice Myzell
- 1973: June Ayres