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)

2010 Mark Mahoney, Hickman Voice News (Weekly Newspaper)

2010 Betsy Friedrich, Kearney Hub (Daily Newspaper)