Milward Simpson - was the winner in the Sports Category. Simpson attended the University of Wyoming from 1917 to 1921, where he lettered in three sports. Considered by many to be one of the greatest natural sportsmen in the history of the state, Simpson is the only athlete in the university’s history to be selected team captain for the football, basketball, and baseball teams. His best sport was baseball and his performance on the diamond was so outstanding he fielded offers from major league baseball teams. Simpson was dissuaded by his father from pursuing a career in baseball, opting instead to pursue a law degree at Harvard. However, he continued to play baseball while in the East, traveling in the semi-pro leagues.

As a long time member of the Board of Trustees for the University of Wyoming, and later as Governor of Wyoming, Simpson was instrumental in supporting the growth of the University’s sports programs. Since Simpson was considered by many to be one of the best governors in the state’s history, it was a surprise when he was defeated in his 1958 bid for re-election but he returned to politics in 1962 and was elected to the United States Senate, where he served until 1967.

Larry Birleffi - known as the "Voice of the Cowboys," for thirty eight years, from 1947 to 1986, Birleffi covered every University of Wyoming football and basketball game.

Keith Bloom - lettered in basketball all four years of his college career at the University of Wyoming (1947-1950) and started every game his junior and senior years, playing in every game of both seasons.

John Corbett - the first professional coach at the University of Wyoming, he inaugurated inter-collegiate wrestling, boxing, swimming, gymnastics, fencing and track and field.

Curt Gowdy - Wyoming native who went on to became a nationally known sportscaster, during the course of his career, he broadcast sixteen World Series, twelve Rose Bowls, eight Super Bowls, and eight Olympic games. 

Glenn Jacoby - served as the University of Wyoming athletic director for twenty-seven years, transforming the university’s athletic program into a recognized contender in collegiate sports.

Lew Roney - head coach of the basketball team at Cheyenne Central High School. During nineteen seasons his team won more than 300 games and five state championships.

Kenny Sailors - only basketball player at the University of Wyoming player to earn All-American honors three times, he is widely credited with inventing the jumpshot.

Everett Shelton - long time basketball coach at the University of Wyoming, he lead the Cowboys to their only NCAA Championship in 1943.

Bill Strannigan - head basketball coach at the University of Wyoming, he led the Cowboys to two NCAA tournaments and the Western Athletic Conference Championship in 1969.