2023
Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp of Georgia
2022
Coach Mark Rich , Career 10-5 versus Auburn
Bryant Wright, President Send Relief; Founder and Chairman Right From the Heart, Former Pastor Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
2020
Anne Graham Lots, Angel Ministries
2019
Hon. Harold Melton, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia
Hon. Roy E. Barnes, Governor of Georgia – 1999-2003
Hon. J. Nathan Deal, Governor of Georgia – 2011-2019; and
2018
Tom Blackstock, Brigadier General Commander, Georgia Army National Guard;
Robert Wright, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.); and
Reuben Green, Judge, Superior Court of Cobb County
2017
Leslie Mansfield, Principal, Teasley Elementary;
Dr. Ashley Hosey, Principal, Pitner Elementary;
Mark Elkins, Teacher and Coach, Harrison High School; and
Dr. Grant Rivera, Superintendent, Marietta City Schools
2016
Rev. Grant Cole, Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb
Kim Scofi, United Military Care
Jeff Shaw, Out of Darkness – Atlanta Dream Center
2015
Testimony to the Power of Prayer – Luke Holm and Dr. Ike Reighard
Time of Prayer For Family – Chris Ragsdale, Cobb County School District Superintendent
Time of Prayer For Work – Justice Robert Benham, Supreme Court of Georgia
Time of Prayer For The Global Church – Andrew Young, Chairman, The Andrew J. Young Foundation
2014
Testimony to the Power of Prayer – Ken Crosson
Time of Prayer For Our Nation & State – Eddie Cooper (Scripture Reading, Psalm 33:12-15), Shan Cooper (Framing the Issues),
Lee Rhyant (Prayer)
Time of Prayer For Our Community – Michael Hughes (Scripture Reading, Luke 11:1-4), Judge Mary Staley (Framing the Issues),
Chief Dan Flynn (Prayer)
Time of Prayer For Our Schools – Elizabeth Hebdon (Scripture Reading, Colossians 4:2-6), David Nelson (Framing the Issues),
Angela Huff (Prayer)
2013 – Chuck Bengochea, President & CEO of the Original Honeybaked Ham Co. of Georgia; Mary Staley Clark, Cobb Superior Court; David Nelson, Daniell Middle School
2012 – Stephen Kendrick, Author & Producer
2011 – Shan Cooper, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
2010 – J.C. Watts, Chairman J.C. Watts Companies and Former Congressman of Oklahoma
2009 – The Honorable P. Harris Hines, Supreme Court of Georgia; Babbie Mason, Recording Artist; Caroline Davidson, Marietta High School
2008 – Justice Harold D. Melton, Supreme Court of Georgia
2007 – Lilian Darden, President, Foundation of Wesley Woods; David Knight, Principal, Walton Communities, LLC; and
Gordon Pritz, Associate Superintendent, Cobb County School District
2006 – Barbara Dooley, Author and Wife of UGA Coach, Vince Dooley
2005 – The Honorable Saxby Chambliss, United States Senator
2004 – Lee Rhyant, Executive V. P. & General Manager at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
2003 – Dr. Floyd Falany, Immediate Past President Reinhart College
2002 – Dr. Nelson Price, Retired Roswell Street Baptist Church
2001 – James Blanchard, Chairman CEO, Synovus Financial Group
2000 – Roy Barnes, Governor
1999 – Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Former Prime Minister of Great Britain
1998 – Rev. Al Whittinghill, Ambassadors for Christ International
Fall 1997 – Charlton Heston, Actor
Spring 1997 – Chief Justice Robert Benham, Georgia Supreme Court
1996 – Ambassador Andrew Young, Law Companies Group
1995 – Elizabeth C. Harris, Former First Lady of Georgia
1994 – Colonel Ben Purcell, U.S. Army Retired and House Representative (D)
1993 – Wallace Francis, Ambassadors for Christ International
1992 – John Riley, Inspirational Speaker
1991 – Anne Graham Lotz, Angel Ministries
1990 – Congressman Buddy Darden
1989 – Ray Goff, UGA Head Football Coach
1988 – Zig Zigler, Motivational Speaker
Fall 1988 – Walter Wiley, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries
1987 – Truett Cathy, President, Chick-fil-A
Fall 1986 – Dr. Charles Stanley, First Baptist Church, Atlanta
1986 – Secretary of State Max Cleland
1985 – Joe Frank Harris, Governor