| 2010 | John Falk and Lynn Dierking, Oregon State University and the Institute for Learning Innovation |
| 2002 | Marian Godfrey, Director of the Culture Programs, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia |
| 1998 | Diane Frankel, Institute of Library and Museum Services |
| 1996 | Marlene Chambers, Director, Publications, Denver Art Museum |
| 1991 | Joel Bloom, Director, Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia, PA |
| 1988 | Michael Spock, Director, Boston Children’s Museum |