This award is presented upon Board approval to honor outstanding users of the speaking voice who have achieved excellence in their field and who have given of themselves to help others toward that goal.
2003 Tony Randall, beloved star of stage and screen. Tireless supporter and President of The Voice Foundation's Board of Directors.
2002 Terry Gross, radio personality and executive producer of NPR's Fresh Air, airing on 290 stations nationwide.
2001 Anna Moffo Sarnoff, international soprano and operatic superstar. Ms. Moffo has performed, to great acclaim, in every major opera house in the world. She has been described as one of the greatest sopranos of the century.
2000 Celeste Holm, beloved star of stage, screen and television, Oscar Award winner for her performance in Gentleman’s Agreement, also known for creating the role of "Ado Annie" in the original production of Oklahoma and her Academy Award nomination in All About Eve.
1999 Nancy Snyderman, M.D., noted Otolaryngologist and international medical correspondent for ABC News, seen on Good Morning America and 20/20.
1998 Patti LuPone, star of stage, screen and television, most noted for her Tony Award-winning performance of the title role in Evita and her critically acclaimed portrayal of "Libby Thatcher" in the television series Life Goes On.
1995 Jack Klugman, recipient of several Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award-winning actor, known for his portrayals both on Broadway and television; devoting much of his time to several noteworthy charities.
1992 C. Everett Koop, M.D., former Surgeon General of the United States; a communications expert, his use of broadcast media vastly increased the influence of his office, leading to the national improvement in health education.
1991 Jessica Tandy, Academy Award-winning actress, noted for her starring roles in the twilight of her career.
1990 James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and a premier voice of our time; celebrated for his encouragement of young performers in their craft.
1989 Walter Cronkite, distinguished news anchor for the CBS Evening News; noted commentator and a most recognized voice in American communications.
1988 Helen Hayes, internationally famed Tony Award-winning actress; star of both stage and screen.
