The award was established in honour of the late Andy Day and is awarded annually to a back bench member of Wirral Council who has demonstrated the qualities of dedication and selflessness possessed by the former councillor. Recipients to date are:
1999-2000 Denis Knowles
2000-2001 Ian Lewis
2001-2002 Jean Stapleton
2002-2003 Isabel Moon
2003-2004 Denise Roberts
2004-2005 Jacquie McKelvie
2005-2006 Chris Jones
2006-2007 David Hunt
2007-2008 Tony Smith
2008-2009 Brian Kenny
2009-2010 Sue Taylor
2010-2011 Dave Mitchell
2011-2012 Paul Doughty
2012-2013 Steve Williams
2013-2014 Phil Gilchrist
2014-2015 Phil Brightmore
2015-2016 Bruce Berry
2016-2017 Warren Ward
2017-2018 Julie McManus
2018-2019 David Elderton
2019-2020 Not awarded - Covid
2020-2021 Christina Muspratt
2021-2022 Gillian Wood
2022-2023 Ivan Camphor