Began in 1971 as the Federationist of the Year and became Nathaniel Johnson Award in 1984.

The recipient of the Nathaniel Johnson Award may be either legally blind or sighted but shall be a member of MCB. The honoree shall be someone who has done outstanding work in his/her community, for his/her Affiliate, or for MCB.

Award Recipient:

2022 - Wanda Matlock
2020 - Wilma Chestnut-House
2019 - Elaine Shirrel
2017 - Yvonne Schnitzler
2016 - Carl Franklin
2015 - Paul Matthews
2014 - Virgil Mc Coy
2013 - Harold Poiry
2012 - William and Tracey Hawkins
2011 - Stephanie Brady
2010 - Charles Johnson 
2009 - Linda Hailey
2008 - Ted Jeffers
2007 - Celita White
2006 - Phyllis Lovett
2005 - Maryan Harrison
2004 - Letha Dangerfield
2003 - Marie Thompson