1941-1950
- 1950 • Mr. J. Henry Schroeder, who culminated a long career of tireless, unselfish labor for civic good by guiding the Evansville Community Chest Campaign to an unprecedented success in a most critical year.
- 1949 • None
- 1948 • Mr. Charles A. (Dick) Anderson, for his effective and almost constant work for the youth of Evansville.
- 1948 • Mr. Charles A. (Dick) Anderson, for his effective and almost constant work for the youth of Evansville.
- 1947 • Mr. Walter G. Koch, for his successful accomplishments in heading the Community Chest Drive, his work in connection with the city’s Air Transportation facilities, and his many other civic activities.
- 1946 • Mr. A. A. Brentano, for his unselfish and untiring efforts in every undertaking designed for the betterment of Evansville and its citizens.
- 1945 • Mr. Robert D. Mathias, for his outstanding work for Evansville College and active leadership in numerous civic organizations.
- 1944 • To the workers at the Evansville Red Cross Canteen.
- 1943 • Mr. Albert G. Hollander, for his splendid participation in and unfailing support of work for servicemen, war bond campaigns and innumerable other civic and patriotic activities.
- 1942 • Mr. Charles B. Enlow, for his outstanding and successful leadership as Director of the Office of Civilian Defense.
- 1941 • Mr. Louis Ruthenburg, for his active interest in the civic, industrial and educational life of Evansville, and the generous giving of his time and talents to all worthy causes.