2010–2011: Robert Schlising
Dr. Robert Schlising received his PhD in Botany from the University of California at Berkeley in 1966. During the seven following years, Rob taught at Yale University and CSU, Los Angeles prior to accepting a faculty position in the Department of Biological Sciences here at CSU, Chico. Now after thirty years of devoted attention to his students, extensive research on vernal pool and grassland plants and outstanding service to the Northern California community, Rob has decided to retire.

Past Recipients
- 2020-2021: Patricia Edelmann
- 2019-2020: Rebekah Damazo
- 2018-2019: Cindy Wolff
- 2017-2018: David Ball
- 2016-2017: David Kagan
- 2015–2016: Sherry Fox
- 2014–2015: Neil Schwertman
- 2013–2014: Thomas McCready
- 2012–2013: Roger Lederer
- 2011–2012: Larry Kirk
- 2010–2011: Robert Schlising
- 2009–2010: Faye Johnson
- 2008–2009: Gwin Richter
- 2007–2008: Wes Dempsey