Olaus and Margaret Murie were chosen as the winners in the Community Service Category, in recognition of their work as conservationists. In 1927 Olaus Murie was assigned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department to study the elk herd at Jackson Hole, which appeared to be declining. His research revealed that the extermination of predators was a significant factor in upsetting the natural balance of the area and he advocated a more enlightened approach towards predator management. His work on behalf of preserving the elk herd of Wyoming earned Murie the designation of "Mr. Elk."

During the controversy surrounding the designation of Jackson Hole as a national monument, the Muries and were instrumental in persuading conservation groups to support the decision. Olaus Murie eventually became director of the Wilderness Society, and working in conjunction with his wife, was instrumental in the preservation of two major wilderness areas, Grand Teton National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The couple also worked with other conservation leaders to bring about the passage of the 1964 Wilderness Act.

Olaus Murie died in 1963, just months before the passage of legislation he and Margaret had fought for creation of 9.1 million acres of wilderness areas in national forests. Margaret Murie continues to work for conservation causes and in recognition of her work received the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom, in 1998.

Tom Bell - founder and publisher of High Country News, a well respected voice of conservation in the West.

Oliver Chambers - physician who served residents of the Rock Springs area during the first half of the century.

Susan Jane Quealy - also a finalist in the Agriculture Category, she was an active participant in civic circles and is remembered for her establishment of the Quealy Awards, which recognize women who serve their communities.

Teno Roncalio - a past Representative of Wyoming in the U.S. Congress, he is also known for his personal support of many local charities.

Newell Sargent - was also selected a finalist in the Community Service Category, in recognition of his generous support for numerous charities.

Tom Stroock - served as United States Ambassador to Guatemala and has made many contributions to the University of Wyoming, among them an endowed professorship.

Mike Sullivan - former Governor of Wyoming, he is active in civic affairs and is currently serving as United States Ambassador to Ireland.

Joe Watt - a generous contributor to the University of Wyoming, he supports several scholarships and is a long time supporter of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Yellow Calf - a member of the Arapahoe-Shoshone Joint Business Council, he was known for his political and economic activism.