| 2009 | Graeme Cook (Scottish Parliament) In recognition of his work and use of geography in the workplace, and for his distinguished contribution to geography in Scotland |
| 2008 | Dr John Rowan (University of Dundee) For his distinguished contribution to geography and hydrology as a researcher in mid-career |
| 2007 | Bruce M. Gittings (University of Edinburgh) For services to Geographical Information Science and to the Society |
| 2006 | Dr. Fiona Smith (University of Dundee) |
| 2005 | Dr. Martin P. Kirkbride |
| 2004 | Dr. Charles Warren (University of St Andrews) |
| 2003 | Professor Chris Soulsby (University of Aberdeen) |
| 2002 | Dr. Andrew J. Dugmore (University of Edinburgh) |
| 2001 | Dr. John McKendrick |
| 2000 | Dr. Peter Sunley (University of Edinburgh) |
| 1999 | Dr. Mark Boyle (University of Strathclyde) |
| 1998 | Dr. Andrew Black |
| 1997 | Dr. Sarah Metcalfe (University of Edinburgh) |
| 1996 | Dr. Alison M. McCleery (Napier University) |
| 1995 | Dr. Jim Hansom (University of Glasgow) |
| 1994 | Dr. Robert Rogerson (University of Strathclyde) |
| 1993 | Dr. Guy Robinson (University of Edinburgh) |
| 1992 | Dr. Allan Findlay (University of Glasgow) |
| 1991 | Dr. C.L. Ballantyne (University of St Andrews) |
| 1990 | Dr. Chalmers Clapperton (University of Aberdeen) |
| 1989 | Dr. Peter Furley (University of Edinburgh) |