The Legacy Award and the Rich Gibbons Humanitarian Service Award are special awards given on a discretionary basis by the board of directors and as such are not necessarily awarded each year.

LEGACY AWARD

The Legacy Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on the industry of faith-centered music, not only in terms of their body of work but also their leadership, mentoring activities, pioneering efforts, and personal life. Past recipients include:

Naomi Randall (1999) - writer of beloved children's hymn, "I Am A Child of God"

Crawford Gates (2000) - composer, conductor and pioneer of Mormon media music industry

Janice Kapp Perry (2001) - legendary songwriter of hymns, Primary songs and numerous collaborations with Senator Orrin Hatch)

K. Newell Dayley (2002) - musician, composer ("I Feel My Savior's Love," "Lord, I Would Follow Thee," educator, founding director of award-winning jazz ensemble, Synthesis

Jerold Ottley (2003) - former conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Robert Cundick (2004) - former Tabernacle organist

Ron Simpson (2006) - hit songwriter, publisher, author, educator and founder of the Sound Column Companies


RICH GIBBONS HUMANITARIAN SERVICE AWARD

The Rich Gibbons Humanitarian Service Award is also awarded from time to time in honor of the late recording artist Rich Gibbons, who passed away in 1998. Past honorees include:

Kurt Bestor (2001) - artist, composer and activist

Senator Orrin Hatch (2003) - lyricist and United States senator

Kevin Peay (2006) - recording artist and fund raiser for numerous charitable organizations