2006: Jacob Hein is dedicated in all areas of music education. His experience in teaching band, music theory and general music support that he has explored his options and all facets of music education. Jacob attended Murray State University where he was very active in the Murray State CMENC Chapter. Mr. Hein participated in the KMEA Inter-Collegiate Band in 2004 and 2005, as well as many Murray State Instrumental Ensembles throughout his college career. Appearing on the Dean's List numerous times and holding a high overall GPA exhibits Jacob's dedication to his studies, in addition to his music.

2007: Bronson Murphy, a Greenwood High School graduate, was a vocalist at Western Kentucky University where he studies with Wayne Pope. He directed a church choir, was on the staff of the Jenny Wiley Theatre summer season, and sang in the WKU Chamber Singers and the University Choir. He was involved in the Opera Theatre Program, and soloed in several Bowling Green churches. He won serveral vocal competitions and was chapter secretary for Pi Kappa Lambda, the national college music honor society. He served KMEA by assisting with vocal festivals held at Western. Bronson was carrying a 4.0 GPA, indicating his dedication to scholarship beyond his musical endeavors. His recommendations spoke of his charisma, his warmth, his integrity, and his humility.

2008: Joel Watson, a 2005 graduate of Henderson County High School, attended the University of Louisville majoring in music education. He was a member of CMENC (chapter president 2007–2009), Golden Key International Honors Society, National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), the National Dean’s List, and the International Trumpet Guild (chapter secretary in 2007). He was the trumpet section leader of the Cardinal Marching Band in 2006 and 2007 and was one of the three drum majors for the 2008 season. He also was a member of the University Symphonic Band (principle trumpet), Jazz Ensemble II. He was on the MAT program at the University of Louisville, a program granting a Master’s degree in teaching one year after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in music education.

2009: Susan Abell, a graduate of Greenwood High School, attended Western Kentucky University majoring in music education. She was a member of Delta Omicron and CMENC. She played in the Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra and studied with Sarah Berry. She participated in numerous musical and service endeavors in the Bowling Green area.

2010: Cameron Gish, a graduate of Daviess County High School, attended Murray State University, majoring in music education. He was a member of CMENC, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. His major applied area was euphonium, and he was a student of Ray Conklin.