2023:
- Andrew Gable, Tennessee Tech University
2022:
- Douglas Zentner, Oklahoma State University
- Caleb Aldridge, Mississippi State University
- Fritz Hoogakker, Tennessee Tech University
- Hadley Boehm, University of Missouri
- David Norris, Mississippi State University
- Robert Eckelbecker, Auburn University
- Stephen Parker, North Carolina State University
- Hunter Hatcher, Mississippi State University
- Jeremy Plauger, Auburn University
2017:
- Dray Carl, Oklahoma State University
- Cole Harty, Tennessee Tech University
- Clay Raines, Mississippi State University
2015:
- Pat Snellings, Auburn University
- Ben Tumolo, Murray State University
2014:
- Pat Snellings, Auburn University
- Kristopher Stahr, Oklahoma State University
2013:
- David (Randy) Stewart, Oklahoma State University
- Kristopher Stahr, Oklahoma State University
2012:
- Jonah Dagel, Mississippi State University
- Ryan Lothrop, Auburn University
2011:
- Jonah Dagel, Mississippi State University
- Ryan Lothrop, Auburn University
2010:
- Melissa Fries, Louisiana State University
- MaryBeth Fray, North Carolina State University
2009:
- Melissa Fries, Louisiana State University
- MaryBeth Fray, North Carolina State University
2008:
- Casey Bergthold, Tennessee Tech University
- Corey Lee, University of Oklahoma
2007:
- Brad Ray, Virginia Tech
- Kris Bodine, Oklahoma State University
2006:
- Mark Rogers (2nd year), University of Florida
- Bradley Ray, Virginia Tech University
2005:
- Mark Rogers, University of Florida
- Lori Davias (2nd year), North Carolina State University
“Bioenergetic and Ecosystem Modeling of Striped Bass in North Carolina Reservoirs: Solving the Temperature-Oxygen-Forage Paradox and Evaluating Management Options”
2004:
- Lori Davias, North Carolina State University
“Bioenergetic and Ecosystem Modeling of Striped Bass in North Carolina Reservoirs: Solving the Temperature-Oxygen-Forage Paradox and Evaluating Management Options”
- Jessica S. Thompson (2nd year), North Carolina State University
“The Implications of Habitat Selection within a Bioenergetics Framework: Growth, Trophic Demand, and Spatially-explicit Modeling of a Top Aquatic Predator in a Constructed Ecosystem”
2003:
- Jessica S. Thompson, North Carolina State University
“The Implications of Habitat Selection within a Bioenergetics Framework: Growth, Trophic Demand, and Spatially-explicit Modeling of a Top Aquatic Predator in a Constructed Ecosystem”
- Kevin J. Hoffman, Tennessee Tech University
“Recruitment Variability and Stocking Efficacy for Largemouth Bass Populations in the Tennessee River System”
2002:
- Steve Sammons (2nd year), Auburn University
“Effects of a Drip-delivery Flouridone Treatment on Largemouth Bass Movement, Home Range and Population Characteristics”
- Robert Barwick, North Carolina State University
“Fish Populations Associated with Habitat-enhanced Piers in Piedmont Carolina Reservoirs”
2001:
- Julie Mitchell (2nd year), Clemson University
“Vegetation of Shorelines along Piedmont Reservoirs of South Carolina: a Selection of Appropriate Woody Species and a Consideration of Their Biological Characteristics”
- Steve Sammons, Auburn University
“Effects of a Drip-delivery Flouridone Treatment on Largemouth Bass Movement, Home Range and Population Characteristics”
2000:
- Julie Mitchell, Clemson University
“Vegetation of Shorelines along Piedmont Reservoirs of South Carolina: a Selection of Appropriate Woody Species and a Consideration of Their Biological Characteristics”
- Christopher Vandergoot, Tennessee Tech University
“Stocking Contribution, Population Dynamic and Forage Base of Walleyes in Tennessee Reservoirs”
1999:
- James Long (2nd year), Oklahoma State University
“Populations Dynamics and Interactions of Three Black Bass Species in an Oklahoma Reservoir Influenced by Environmental Variability and a Differential Harvest Regulation”
- Daniel Iserman, Tennessee Tech University
“Analysis of Crappie Population Dynamics and Management in Tennessee Reservoirs”
1998:
- James Long, Oklahoma State University
“Populations Dynamics and Interactions of Three Black Bass Species in an Oklahoma Reservoir Influenced by Environmental Variability and a Differential Harvest Regulation”
- Ronald Small, Virginia Tech University
“Impact of Gizzard Shad on Zooplanktivorous Fishes in Claytor Lake, Virginia”