1988 - Albert Lokken Benson Band Director
1989 - Janice Coleman Benson HS Grad; St. Louis Symphony
1990 - Dean Dainsberg Benson HS Grad; Orchestra Director
1991 - Curt Pierce Benson Band Director
1992 - Gale Skold Benson Schools Principal
1993 - Joe Fennie Benson Band Director
1994 - Esther Simenstad Piano Teacher
1995 - Kathleen Gjerdingen Benson Choir Director
1996 - Carlyle Landgrebe Benson Choir Director
1997 - Keith Baukol Benson Schools Principal
1998 - Jack Langan Swift County Commissioner
1999 - Lowell Hanson Benson HS Grad; Montevideo Band Director
2000 - Lorie Line Professional Pianist
2001 - Jack Kjos Parade Founder & Volunteer
2002 - Marjorie Friedlein Piano Teacher; Church Musician
2003 - Sandy Fossen Benson Chamber of Commerce Manager
2004 - Susan Himley Music Teacher
2005 - Roy DeBoer Benson Schools Principal
2006 - Marianne Hilleren Piano Teacher
2007 - Gordy Hanson Benson Band Director
2008 - Larry DeMarce Theatre Owner
2009 - Father Steve Verhelst Parade Volunteer
2010 - Deb Moorse Parade Volunteer
2011 - Marilyn Inman Piano Accompanist; Church Musician
2012 - Shelly Mikkelson Music Teacher
2013 - Candy Sowers Piano Accompanist; Church Musician
2014 - Barry Jungwirth Parade Volunteer; Pharmacist
2015 - Paul Kittelson Benson Mayor; Benson Schools Teacher
2016 - Chip Dale Parade Volunteer
2017 - Steve & Gail Svor Community Support
2018 - Wayne Baker Benson Schools Teacher; Community Support
2019 - Ken Amundson Violin Repair Technician
2020 - No parade - COVID 19
2021 - Benson Healthcare Workers
2022 - Lori Dokken Benson HS Grad; Singer/Songwriter
2023 - Benson Lions Club Parade Volunteers
2024 - Reed Anfinson Publisher