| YEAR | NAME | THEME |
| 2008-2009 | Bob Keir | Live Life with Enthusiasm |
| 2007-2008 | Joseph St. John | Changing Times |
| 2006-2007 | Mark Kerr | Love is Magical |
| 2005-2006 | John Schindler | Go for the Gold |
| 2004-2005 |
Dianne Josling |
Believe in K.I.D.S. |
| 2003-2004 |
Sharon Ball |
Invest in Our Kids |
| 2002-2003 |
Bob McFadyen |
Insuring Our Future |
| 2001-2002 |
Margie Shepherd¤ |
Attitude is Success! |
| 2000-2001 |
Dave Faris |
Growing Through Communications |
| 1999-2000 | Gerry Savage | Reach New Heights |
| 1998-1999 | Bill Dodds | Energize for Kids |
| 1997-1998 | Russ Huber | A Growing Opportunity |
| 1996-1997 | John R. Wilton | Pulling Together |
| 1995-1996 | Helmut Reinhardt | Make a Difference |
| 1994-1995 | Lyle Bender * | Building for tomorrow |
| 1993-1994 | Rick Ness ¤ | Soar With Optimism |
| 1992-1993 | John Schindler | Celebrate |
| 1991-1992 | Warren Bechthold * | Growing Stronger Together |
| 1990-1991 | Tom Dean | Light the Way |
| 1989-1990 | Steve McDonald * | Serve Wtth Action |
| 1988-1989 | John Andrews | Wake Up Your Dreams |
| 1987-1988 | Hugh Goodfellow ¤ | Building Through Service |
| 1986-1987 | Nate Gingerich | One Small Step Forward |
*Past Optimist International Vice Presidents
¤ Deceased
