Created in memory of Rogers City Councilmember Jim Sinclair, the peer-nominated award celebrates a person who tirelessly promotes local government and continued training for elected officials.

• 2018 Winner – Steve Baker, Councilmember, Berkley
• 2017 Winner – John Barr, City Attorney, Ypsilanti
• 2016 Winners
  • Lois Allen Richardson, Councilmember, Ypsilanti
  • Scott Erickson, City Manager, Ironwood
• 2013 Winner – Joyce Parker, Emergency Manager, Allen Park
• 2012 – Grandville Mayor James R. Buck
• 2011 – Not awarded
• 2010 – Hastings Mayor Robert L. May
• 2009 – AuGres Mayor LaVern Dittenber and Wyoming Mayor Carol S. Sheets
• 2008 – Mt. Morrs Mayor Robert Slattery Jr.