2019: Jason Patton - For his leadership in tsunami preparedness utilizing GIS for the community of Manila.

2019: Todd Becker - For his leadership in developing a GIS tsunami application to inform Humboldt County residents about the tsunami hazard zone.

2018: Linda Nellist - For her sustained leadership in tsunami preparedness for northern California.

2014: Cindy Henderson and Prepare Del Norte - For leadership in tsunami and community preparedness for Del Norte County

2012: Kathy Moley with Pacific Watershed Associates - For leadership in tsunami preparedness for King Salmon and the surrounding communities.

2012: Roberto Arroyo with Pacific Gas and Electric - For leadership in tsunami preparedness for King Salmon and PG&E's Humboldt Bay Power Plant

2011: Darrell Moorehead  - For leadership and vision to develop and install interpretive signage around Crescent City Harbor. 

2010: Kathleen Fairhchild - For her leadership in tsunami preparedness for the Big Lagoon Community and Big Lagoon Rancheria.

2008: Labecca Nessier with the Yurok Tribe - For her leadership in preparing the Yurok Tribe and the Klamath Community for the next great tsunami.