1970 Tony Conigliaro
* Jon Lester, Came back after being diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2006 to win the clinching Game 4 of the 2007 World Series.
In 2006, JaMarcus Russell of Louisiana State won the Manning Award.
1997 - Tony Clark and Bobby Higginson (tie)
Joe Girardi - Florida Marlins
1970 Tony Conigliaro
Mike Lowell - Florida Marlins
Eric Davis, Baltimore Orioles
2003 * Jim Mecir ** Born with two club feet
* Bret Saberhagen, Came back from serious shoulder injuries
Jason Johnson , Baltimore Orioles Graeme Lloyd, Montreal Expos
Tied between: Kent Mercker, Anaheim Angels Tony Saunders, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
* Jon Lester, Came back after being diagnosed with a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2006 to win the clinching Game 4 of the 2007 World Series.
2005 * Aaron Cook ** Came back after surgery in 2004 to remove blood clots from both lungs
* Dewon Brazelton, Underwent reconstructive knee surgery and Tommy John surgery before graduating from high school
The 2006 Best Orchestrations Tony went to Sarah Travis. She received the award for the orchestrations of the revival of Sweeney Todd.
The 2006 Best Director of a Play Tony went to Nicholas Hytner. He received the award for his direction of The History Boys.