Given in recognition to a songwriter whose works have made a significant contribution to the American songbook and who has inspired the careers of others.
Given in recognition of significant contributions to the betterment of all songwriters, chosen by the current NSAI President.
Additional Past Recipients
2016: Elwyn Raymer
2015: Jeff Carlton
2014: Merlin Littlefield
2013: Del Bryant
2012: Pat Higdon
2011: Jim Foglesong
2009: Neil Portnow
2008: Woody Bomar
2007: Denise M. Stevens
2006: Brian Williams
2005: Randall Himes
2004: J. Fred Knobloch
2003: Walter Barton Herbison
2002: Frances W. Preston
2000: Roger Murrah
1999: Thomas Jackson "Jock" Weaver
1998: Pat Alger
1997: Randy Goodrum
1996: Dennis Lord
1995: Harlan Howard
1994: Terry Choate
1993: Peter McCann
1992: Lewis Anderson
1991: Pat Huber (Rogers)
Given in recognition of extraordinary service to the songwriting community, voted by the NSAI Board of Directors.
Bestowed by the NSAI Board of Directors to an individual who has significantly served the American songwriting community.
Additional Past Recipients
2018: U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA)
2013: U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX)
2006: U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (R-KY)
2006: U.S. Rep. Mary Bono (R-CA)
2004: U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
2002: U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN)
2001: Dene Anton
1999: U.S. Senator Douglas Henry (D-TN)
1998: U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
1998: U.S. Rep. Sonny Bono (R-CA)
1998: Governor Don Sundquist (R-TN)
1995: Bill Lynch
1993: U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
1992: U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-TN)
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