Presented in honor of former IWU English professor Dr. W.E. Schultz, who founded the Gamma Upsilon media honorary society and penned the lyrics to "Alma Mater Wesleyan." Only members of Gamma Upsilon are eligible; there is no application process. Winners are chosen on the basis of nomination by campus media heads, advisers, and Gamma Upsilon officers. One year of media service plus a GPA of 3.0 is required. Previous winners:
2010—Laura Spradlin
2009—Garrett Rapp
2008—Amelia Benner
2007—Rebecca Welzenbach
2006—Ryan McGuire
2005—Erie Martha Roberts
2004—Lindsay Lehr
2003—Samantha Janci
2002—Abby L. Lohr
2001—Michael E. Lombardo
2000—Karin M. McDowell
1999—Paul C. Vranas
1998—Ethan D. Schrum
1997—Krystina K. Lana
1996—David M. Brown
1995—Amy L. Means
1994—Guy M. Suesuntisook
1993—Ross G. Minion
1992—Robert E. Quillman
1991—Kristina L. Geister
1990—Michael F. Bouma
1989—Eric S. Gardner