Since 1991, the North American Society for Sport History has recognized an individual or an organization for their significant service to NASSH. These awards are presented at the Closing Banquet of the Annual Convention.
| 2019 | Alison Wrynn |
| 2018 | Vicky Paraschak |
| 2017 | Robert K. Barney |
| 2016 | Wray Vamplew |
| 2014 | Jodella K. Dyreson |
| 2013 | Gerald Gems |
| 2012 | James E. Odenkirk |
| 2011 | Patricia Vertinsky |
| 2008 | J. Thomas Jable |
| 2006 (tie) | Barbara “Bim” Schrodt |
| Richard McGehee | |
| 2005 | Bruce Kidd |
| 2004 | Richard Crepeau |
| 2003 | Joanna “Jody” Davenport |
| 2001 | David Voigt |
| 1998 (tie) | Roberta Park |
| Alan Metcalfe | |
| 1997 | Betty Spears |
| 1996 | Jack Berryman |
| 1995 | Mary Lou LeCompte |
| 1993 | Harold L. “Hal” Ray |
| 1992 | Ronald A. Smith |
| 1991 | Susan F. Smith |