Each year, the General Committee nominates a Member for their significant contribution or achievement in cruising and recreational sailing.
| From | To | Name | Boat | Achievement |
| 2023 | 2024 | Lisa Garnsworthy | ||
| 2022 | 2023 | Sandy Doull | ||
| 2021 | 2022 | Liz Meyer | ||
| 2020 | 2021 | Peter Digby | ||
| 2019 | 2020 | Ian Reichelt | ||
| 2018 | 2019 | Richard Burgess | ||
| 2017 | 2018 | Richard Burgess | ||
| 2016 | 2017 | Mark Chew | Fair Winds | |
| 2015 | 2016 | P.Lindemann & Family | Biddy Hu II | Cruise from Hamilton Island to Melbourne |
| 2014 | 2015 | Not awarded | – | |
| 2013 | 2014 | J Clifford | Wonambi | |
| 2012 | 2013 | P.Digby | Marlie II | Cruising around Hobsons Bay and Port Phillip on a daily basis |
| 2011 | 2012 | Not awarded | – | |
| 2010 | 2011 | G.Snowball | Dream Catcher III | Cruise in the Mediterranean |
| 2009 | 2010 | P.Bengzten | Kerina | |
| 2008 | 2009 | S.Carey |