In 2014, the Presidential Award was renamed the Herb Gross Presidential Award to recognize AMATYC's first president. The selection of the recipient of this award is at the discretion of the President. Further, it is not limited to one award per year. The intent of this award is for it to be the top service award to recognize exceptional service to AMATYC and to our profession. It has been common practice, although not required, to award a plaque to the recipient of this award.
2025 Herb Gross Presidential Award
Christopher Riola
Moraine Valley CC
Palos Hills, IL
Moraine Valley CC
Palos Hills, IL
PAST HERB GROSS PRESIDENTIAL AWARD/PRESIDENTIAL AWARD RECIPIENTS
| 2024 | No award given |
| 2023 | No award given |
| 2022 | George Alexander |
| 2021 | George Hurlburt and Judy Williams |
| 2020 | No award given |
| 2019 | John Pazdar and Karen Gaines |
| 2018 | Mary Beth Orrange and Nancy Sattler |
| 2017 | Keven Dockter and AMATYC Office Staff |
| 2016 | Margie Hobbs and Wanda Garner |
| 2015 | Phil Mahler and Pat McKeague |
| 2014 | Cheryl Cleaves and Herb Gross |
| 2013 | Bill Steenken |
| 2012 | No award given |
| 2011 | Peter Georgakis |
| 2010 | No award given |
| 2009 | No award given |
| 2008 | Sadie Bragg and Alice Kaseberg |
| 2007 | Pat McKeague |
| 2006 | Bill Steenken and Greg Tobin |
| 2005 | No award given |
| 2004 | Ed Laughbaum |