These individuals and companies have provided outstanding contributions to the Association andwere presented this award by the current Chair of the Board. Here is the list of winners:

• 2012 Mark Garvin
• 2011 Terrill Collier
• 2010 Tony Gann
• 2009 Dr. Michael Raupp
• 2008 Bob Rouse
• 2007 Dave Zerfoss
• 2006 Penny Judd
• 2005 Cynthia Mills
• 2004 Jerry Morey
• 2003 Tom Tolkacz
• 2002 NAA Staff
• 2001 Robert A. Bartlett, Jr.
• 2000 Pat Felix and Peter Gerstenberger
• 1998 50-Year Member Companies: Alpine the Care of Trees, Inc.; Forest City Tree Protection Co., Inc.; Gustin Gardens Tree Service, Inc.; H. A. Morrison, Arborist; Ira Wickes / Arborists; K. P. Soergel & Associates, Inc.; Neville Landscape & Tree Service; Swingle Tree Company; Walgren Tree Experts, Inc.
• 1997 Peter Sortwell
• 1996 NAA Board
• 1995 Rusty Girouard
• 1994 NAA Staff