Josh Portnoy was a 1996 graduate. At Drake, Josh was totally immersed in the dramatic arts.  He attended the College of Marin and was planning to transfer to UC Davis at the time of his death in an automobile accident.

Previous Winners:
2009 - Hannah Wimberley
2008 - Denali Gillaspie
2007 - Kyle Darcy
2006 - Alex Silver
2005 - Shashona Brooks
2004 - Alice Smart
2003 - Phil Eastman
2002 - Donna Hoffman
2001 - Kai Hecker
2000 - Lynsey Clark