This is the highest award presented to an individual by KASBO. It is given in recognition of outstanding service to the organization and/or to education in Kansas.
- 1986 - Dale Dennis
- 1987 - Dan McNeely
- 1988 - Martin Hartley
- 1989 - Cal Chandler
- 1990 - John Harris
- 1991 - Bob Nispel
- 1992 - Ken Fisher
- 1993 - Betty Albright
- 1994 - Kent Hurn
- 1995 - Martha Sauer
- 1996 - Rex Lorenz
- 1997 - Alan Schuler
- 1998 - Veryl Peter
- 1999 - Rob Balsters
- 2000 - Helen Askren
- 2001 - Nancy Richardson
- 2002 - Myrna Morrison
- 2003 - Rod Dietz
- 2004 - Perry McCabe
- 2005 - Mike Soetaert
- 2006 - Carol King
- 2007 - Gwen Boone
- 2008 - Anna Beth Fish
- 2010 - Gary Diener
- 2011 - Gary Jantz