Initiated in 1996, this award highlights individuals who are true legends in the Montana water arena.

	2011 - Tom Patton, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, Montana Tech
	2008 - Bill Woessner, University of Montana
	2005 - Chuck Parrett, U.S.G.S.
	2004 - Wayne Van Voast, Montana Tech of the University of Montan.
	2000 - Steve Custer, Earth Science, MSU
	1999 - Jane Holzer, Montana Salinity Control Association
	1998 - Ron Shields, U.S.G.S.
	1997 - Marvin Miller, Associate Director, MBMG
	1996 - Phil Farnes, State Snow Survey (SCS)