The Frank Ashley Award goes to members for significant work in the year prior (it is different from the Vin Hoeman and Jack Longacre awards which reflect cumulative work).
- 2026 — Kathryn Bertine, Justin Sutton
- 2025 — Chase Gibson, Scott Brumund, David Covill, Ashraf Hossain, Julie Smith, Robyn Watson
- 2024 — Justin Sutton, Mike Baer
- 2022 — Terry Bird, Tom Layton
- 2019 — Eric Lichtenstein, Justin Sutton, Mary Groeneveld, Joan Bauman, Todd Curry, Irina Curry, Alan Ritter, Clint Kaul, Tracey Barrett
- 2016 — Sheri Brisbois Kelly, Jill & Glen Klawonn
- 2015 — Jessica and Thomas Barthelme, Steve Koski, Mike Earll
Hawkeye Point Foundation and Agrihan Climbers: Fr. Morgan Batt, Jeremy Dixon, Clint Kaul, Roger Kaul, John Mitchler, Roger Wendell. - 2014 — Nena and Bomber Brown, Lizzie Brammer, Valerie Naylor, Jim Hawkins, Rick Hartman
“Jakk’s Glade” team: Jean Trousdale, Alan Ritter, Tim Webb, Faith and Paul Light, Roger Rowlett, Olivier Kozlowski. - 2013 — Kenyon Stebbins, Kathy and Lyle Blomberg, Linda and Blaine Sorenson, Al Dempsey, Bill Guenther, Mark Adam, Mick Dunn
- 2012 — Gene and Lillian Elliott, Glen Van Vliet
2012 convention organizers: Ardel Frick, Marie and Charlie Feris, Rick Craycraft, Marion Bauman, Phyllis and Joe Whittington, Bob Bolton, Jack Grauer, Kathy and John Mitchler. - 2011 — Bob Brown and Sid Collins
- 2010 — Dave Pellegrini, Gerry Roach, Jean Trousdale
- 2009 — Doreen Kupchick, Rosemary & Bill Dietzer, Don Kjelleran, Faith & Paul Light, Fred Lobdell, David Powers, Roy Wallen
- 2007 — Michael Chessler, Miles Luke, Paul Pontiff
And the 83 members of Nikki Hemphill’s convention crew. - 2006 — Kyle Atkins
- 2005 — Kyle Cummings, Ken Henrickson, Robert Hyman, David Powers, Steve Tursi
- 2004 — Stony Burk, Rick Hartman, Glenn Van Vliet
- 2003 — Chuck Bickes, Nikki Hemphill
- 2002 — Chris Butler, Lee & Bill Strickland, Jean Trousdale, Tim Webb, Gary White
- 2001 — Peter Anderson, Beckie & Dave Covill, Peter Zuffaleto
It is governed by Section 8.2 of the bylaws.
8.2 Frank Ashley Award
The Frank Ashley Award is made in recognition of significant volunteer service to the Highpointers Club in the year prior to the annual membership meeting. The Frank Ashley Award shall consist of a certificate of appreciation from the Highpointers Club signed by the President. The Awards Committee shall put a call for nominations in the first (1st) quarter Newsletter. Any active member may nominate an active member for the Frank Ashley Award by submitting the nominee’s name to the Awards Chairperson. Honorary members are also eligible for this award. Nominations shall be secret and submitted only to the Awards Chairperson or his/her delegate. Recipients of this award shall be determined by a secret majority vote of the Board of Directors from nominees submitted to the Board by the Awards Chairperson. The Frank Ashley Award(s) shall be presented at the annual membership meeting. It is not required that the Frank Ashley Award be given each year nor is it limited to one individual in any one year. If warranted, multiple awards are encouraged. The Board of Directors shall maintain criteria for recipients of this award.