- 2024: Delana Kelley, Eminence Independent High School
- 2023: Peyton Gabbard, Madison Southern High School, Berea
- 2022: Marae Mallard, Frankfort High School
- 2021: Delaney Daugherty, Butler County High School
- 2020: Tyler Wheatley, Bullitt East High School
- 2019: Caroline Forrester, Warren East High School
- 2018: Maddie Kerr, St. Mary High School, Paducah
- 2017: John Hendricks, Logan County High School
- 2016: Isaac Carmon, Daviess County High School
- 2015: Katelyn Mofield, STEAM Academy, Lexington
- 2014: McGregor Scott, Somerset Christian School
- 2013: Chelsea Wilson, J. Graham Brown School, Louisville
- 2012: Caroline Hockenbury, Sacred Heart Academy, Louisville
- 2011: Ethan Holaday, Bowling Green High School
- 2010: Annette Dangerfield, Green County High School
- 2009: Steven E. Faulkner, Williamstown High School
- 2008: Shelby Branam, Menifee County High School
- 2007: Laura Burns, Boyle County High School
- 2006: Megan Stewart, Trimble County High School
- 2005: Alexandra Horrobin, Murray High School
- 2004: Sara Puckett, George Rogers Clark High School, Winchester
- 2003: Albert Yu, DuPont Manual High School, Louisville