| Year |
Recipient |
| 2007 |
Hayward Family, Wabash Valley Shows |
| 2005 |
Michelle Benck, Regalia Manufacturing Co. |
| 2004 |
Carl Zablo, Wabash Valley Tent & Awning Co. |
| 2003 |
Charles Doyle, Fair Publishing House |
| 2002 |
Mel Hummitzch |
| 2001 |
James H. Drew Family--Augusta, GA |
| 2000 |
Jane Allen of Jade Productions, Inc.--Indianapolis, IN |
| 1999 |
Dale Wendleman of Wendleman's Sound, Dillsboro, IN |
| 1998 |
Danny Huston, Pugh Shows Inc, Parker City, IN |
| 1997 |
Judy Ade, Henry Ade Productions, Waterloo, IN |
| 1996 |
Gary & Tim Bohlander, Poor Jack Amusements, Milton, IN |
| 1995 |
Larry Orme, Carousel Foods, Inc, Corydon, IN |
| 1994 |
Charles L. Carmichael, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Indianapolis |
| 1993 |
Dan Bowers, Fair Publishing House |
| 1993 |
Henry Ebershoff, Lafayette Tent & Awning Co. |
| 1992 |
Henry Ade, Henry Ade Productions, Inc. |
| 1991 |
Jimmy Floyd, Cumberland Valley Shows |
| 1990 |
B.D. Fuller, Fun Unlimited |
| 1990 |
Gerald Young, Joytime Amusements |
| 1989 |
Curt Wallen, Triangle Talent |
| 1988 |
Bob Cook, Farm Editor, WTTV Channel 4 |
| 1988 |
Frank Salzarulo, Farm Editor Retired; Indianapolis News |
| 1987 |
Cecil Clingaman, Clingaman Sound Equipment Co. |
| 1986 |
George Moffett, Variety Attractions, Inc |
| 1986 |
Nick Dor, Variety Attractions, Inc. |
| 1985 |
Jim Karandos, Indianapolis Pepsi Cola |
| 1984 |
J.D. Floyd, Cumberland Valley Shows |
| 1983 |
Sonny Simmons, Century II Productions |
| 1982 |
Paul Black, Anchor Industries, Inc. |
| 1981 |
Jack Lindahl, Attractions, Inc. |
| 1981 |
Thomas Amore, Drago Amusements |
| 1981 |
Tony Drago, Drago Amusements |
| 1980 |
Henry Wadetske, Danville Tent and Awning Co. |
| 1980 |
Mike Zablo, Wabash Valley Tent and Awning Co. |
| 1979 |
Forrest Hayward, Hayward United Shows |
| 1979 |
Gene Curtis, "Quacky the Clown" |
| 1978 |
Herb Luehrs, Luehrs Ideal Rides, Inc. |
| 1977 |
Cecil Clingaman, Clingaman Sound Equipment Co. |
| 1977 |
Frank Prystas, Fair Publishing House |
| 1976 |
Jack Libbertt, Libbertt's Concessions Inc. |
| 1976 |
Merle Heath, Regalia Manufacturing Co. |
| 1976 |
Rod Link, A.C.A. World of Pleasure |
| 1975 |
Dan Fleenor, Fleenor Production Co. |
| 1975 |
Jack Bohlander, Poor Jack Amusements |
| 1975 |
Jimmy Chanos, Jimmy Chanos Shows |
| 1975 |
Milt Kaufman, Goodings Million Dollar Midway |
| 1974 |
Doris Relyea, Goodings Million Dollar Midway |
| 1974 |
Leo Crowder, Leo Crowder Productions Inc. |
| 1974 |
Tommy Thomas, Lloyd J. Thomas Concessions |