William Oliver Baker Award
The William Oliver Baker Award was originally established by SASA in 1984 in honor of the first award recipient, William O. Baker, to promote excellence in the intelligence and national security activities of the United States government and associated endeavors in the private sector. The Award annually recognizes individuals for exceptional achievements and sustained contributions or single achievements of extraordinary merit. Past and current recipients by year include:
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 2012 | The Honorable Arthur "Art" L. Money |
| 2011 | Former Director of National Intelligence John Michael "Mike" McConnell |
| 2010 | Secretary of Defense Robert Gates |
| 2009 | Former Senator John Warner (R-Va.) |
| 2008 | Mr. Richard J. Kerr |
| 2007 | Admiral William Oliver Studeman, USN |
| 2006 | Lt Gen James R. Clapper, Jr., USAF |
| 2005 | Lt Gen Brent Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.) |
| 2004 | The Honorable Joan A. Dempsey |
| 2003 | The Honorable George J. Tenet |
| 2002 | Mr. Charles E. Allen |
| 2001 | Dr. Sidney D. Drell |
| 2000 | The Honorable William J. Perry |
| 1999 | Miss Ann Caracristi |
| 1998 | Dr. Jack E. Thomas |
| 1997 | Judge William H. Webster |
| 1996 | Lt Gen Samuel V. Wilson, USA (Ret.) |
| 1995 | The Honorable John N. McMahon |
| 1994 | The Honorable Robert J. Hermann |
| 1993 | Dr. Albert D. Wheelon |
| 1992 | Dr. Louis W. Tordella |
| 1991 | The Honorable James R. Schlesinger |
| 1990 | Dr. Lew Allen |
| 1989 | Admiral Bobby Inman, USN |
| 1988 | Dr. Edwin H. Land |
| 1987 | Ambassador Richard Helms |
| 1986 | Ambassador Vernon A. Walters |
| 1985 | Senator Barry Goldwater (R-Az.) |
| 1984 | Dr. William O. Baker |
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