Named in honor of Harry E. Wilson, the fifth president of the USVBA (1969-1971). The award originally recognized outstanding leadership in the development of volleyball by organizations and individuals throughout the United States.

1980
Bertha Lucas, Chicago, Ill.
Blue Valley Activity Center, Independence, Mo.

1981
Jack Foxworth, Dallas, Texas
ChicagoWomen’s VolleyballAssociation, Chicago, Ill.

1982
Albert M. Monaco, Jr., United States Volleyball Association

1984
Paul Libaud (France)