2001 Anna Henkens, Chadron Record
2002 Kevin Abourezk, Lincoln Journal Star
2003 Tony Dreibus, Papillion Times
2004 Lynn Safranek, Omaha World-Herald
2005 Matthew Hansen, Lincoln Journal Star
2006 (Weekly Newspaper) Kristine Hueftle, Broken Bow Custer County Chief
2006 (Daily Newspaper) Brian Christopherson, Lincoln Journal Star

2007 Corbey Dorsey, Cozad Tri-City Tribune (Weekly Newspaper)

2007 Dirk Chatelain, Omaha World-Herald (Daily Newspaper)

2008 Charis Ubben, Sutton Clay Co. News (Weekly Newspaper)

2008 Dane Stickney, Omaha World-Herald (Daily Newspaper)

2009 Jenn Lampila, Crete News (Weekly Newspaper)

2009 Tom Behmer, Norfolk Daily News (Daily Newspaper)