Named after the longtime voice of Madison Square Garden, Pinkie Sober, this award, first presented in 2011, recognizes a retired track announcer.

Award Recipients have been:

2022 - Dick NASH (Los Angeles)
2021 - John AUKA (Berkeley)
2020 - Not Awarded
2019 - Stan SAPLIN (New York City)
2018 - Stan EALES (Los Angeles)
2017 - Wendy RAY (Eugene)
2016 - Larry BYRNE (Warwick, R.I.)
2015 - Jack O'REILLY RIP (IC4A and Penn Relays)
2014 - J. Fred DUCKETT RIP (Rice University)
2013 - Dwain ESPER (Los Angeles)
2012 - Jim DUNCAN RIP (Drake Relays)
2011 - Bob HERSH (Penn Relays)