First Given in 1958

The recipient of the Ellis M. Forshee Award may be either legally blind or sighted.  The honoree shall be someone who has done something outstanding on the state or national level.  He/she shall be someone who works with the legally blind or with legislation for the legally blind.

Award Recipients:

2020 - Tom Culliton and Laura Mueth
2016 - Mary Hale
2014 - Leroy Welch
2012 - Senators Jason Crowell and Jim Lembke
2011 - Stephanie Brady
2010 - Marty Exline
2009 - Representative  Jeff Grisamore
2008- Carson Elliff, Attorney At Law
2007 - Tom Kennedy Law Offices and  St. Louis University Law Clinic
2006 - Representative Rachel Storch
2005 - Fred Gissoni
2004 - Beverly Armstrong
2003 - Bill Haygood