Special Recognition Award

Presented to an individual, an innovative project or an organization that does not fit into any of the previous award categories but is deserving of recognition.

2005 - Allison Supancic 
2006 - Barry Silverberg
2007 - Chef Elmar Prambs 
2008 - Ed Gardner
2009 - Pat and Jane Durbin
2010 - Gene Attal, FAHP
2011 - MariBen Ramsey
2012 - Sandra Martin
2013 - Sr. Gertrude Levy, D.C.
2014 - Chris Collier
2015 - Austin American-Statesman Season for Caring Campaign
2016 - Amplify Austin
2017 - Pete Winstead
2018 - Dr. Pascal (Pat) Forgione, Jr.  
2019 - Michael Barnes
2020 - Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette
2021 - Moody Foundation
2022 - Mutual Aid Networks