2025Gunnhildur Þórunn JónsdóttirPainter. Chosen after nominations from residents for her paintings of horses, sheep and landscapes.
2024Jens Sigurðsson (Jenni)Guitarist who taught at the Rangæingar Music School for 25 years. Chosen for his work with music and choirs and for playing with bands such as Hjónabandið and Vinir Jenna.
2023Hjálmar ÓlafssonMaster carpenter. Chosen for his skill in carving and joinery and for passing his knowledge on to others, not least around the old farm at Múlakot.
2022Hlynur Snær TheodórssonChosen for his singing and playing, a weekly music stream with his family, choir work and for writing his own songs and lyrics.
2021Valborg ÓlafsdóttirMusic teacher and farmer. Chosen for original songwriting, live performance, the album Silhouette and homely concerts at her guesthouse.
2020Guðjón Halldór ÓskarssonTeacher at the Rangæingar Music School and organist. Chosen for building up musical life, conducting choirs and playing in online streams while gatherings were restricted.
2019Maríanna MásdóttirChosen for long and valuable work in the municipality.
2018Kristjana K. Jónsdóttir (Sjana)Chosen after winning the design competition for the Fullveldispeysan, held to mark the centenary of Icelandic sovereignty.
2017Leikfélag Austur-EyfellingaChosen for strong theatre work, large productions and for leading drama teaching for children and young people through the Glætan youth group.
2016Ljósmyndaklúbburinn 860+Chosen for a run of varied outdoor photography exhibitions on the town green in Hvolsvöllur, to the delight of residents.
2015Ingibjörg ErlingsdóttirMusic teacher. Chosen for strong musical work with children and young people in the municipality, conducting choirs and playing with various bands.
2014Sigrún JónsdóttirPainter and teacher at Hvolsskóli. The first recipient. Chosen for her paintings and for helping local societies, including the set for Anna frá Stóru Borg staged by Leikfélag Austur-Eyfellinga.