2007
Theme: A House Divided: Are America's Founding Principles Relevant?
First Place - Dan Burfiend
Second Place - Hans Zeiger
Third Place - Joy Pavelski
Finalists - Hannah Mead, Erle Pettus, Karmen Andersen

2006
Theme: Enduring Principles in Changing Circumstances
First Place - Chris Walker

2005
Theme: Hillsdale College and the American Republic
First Place - Dan Burfiend
Second Place - Chris Walker
Third Place - Hans Zeiger
Finalists - Eva Pierce, Victor Joecks, Kate Kauffman