| Year | Winner | Company |
| 2012 | Flavien Desoblin | Brandy Library Lounge, New York |
| 2011 | Leanne Corner | William Grant & Sons Distillers Ltd |
| 2010 | Shona Glacy (SWRI) | Logichem Process Equipment S.A. |
| 2010 | Schalk Pienaar | |
| 2009 | Dr Frances Ruth Jack | Scottish Whisky Research Institute |
Presentation/Award:
The award consists of a cheque for £500 and an appropriate memento donated and organised by Simpsons Malt. The award is presented at an IBD function.
Eligibility/Parameters:
This award is open to all candidates sitting the Diploma in Distilling Module 1 (preparation of fermentable extract) and it is awarded to the best candidate based on examination results.