In recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of jazz as demonstrated through superior musicianship, character, and individual creativity.
| Year | Recipients | Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | Devonte Ezell | |
| 2015-2016 | Hayden Busby | |
| 2014-2015 | Justin Lewis | |
| 2013-2014 | Patrick Dermody | Percussion |
| 2012-2013 | Andreas Jacque | Percussion |
| 2011-2012 | Cameron Richardson | Percussion |
| 2010-2011 | Meghan Raymer | |
| 2010-2011 | Cameron Richardson | |
| 2009-2010 | Jamal Pinkney | |
| 2009-2010 | Sam Yusufov | |
| 2008-2009 | Jess Rivera Valentin | |
| 2007-2008 | Jamel Pinkney | |
| 2002-2003 | Robbie Lamb | |
| 2001-2002 | Robbie Lamb | |
| 2000-2001 | Aaron West | Trumpet |
| 1999-2000 | Adam Addesso | |
| 1998-1999 | Damian Wade | |
| 1997-1998 | Jason Dela Cruz | |
| 1996-1997 | Jason Dela Cruz | |
| 1995-1996 | Robert Dillard | |
| 1994-1995 | Cameron Ruffin | |
| 1993-1994 | Jordan Medas |