This award has been given each year since 2000 to a Lopez individual, couple or partners who have consistently improved the lives of all Lopezians. These people give to the community in extraordinary ways: unselfishly, reliably, lovingly, with tolerance and integrity.

The award is named for Andy and Dolly Holland, who gave unselfishly of their time, talents and money to better the Lopez community. When they moved to Lopez and saw the island had no community center, the Hollands donated $50,000 to "get going with the project". Throughout their retirement they continued to embody the "spirit of Lopez" by promoting connection and sense of belonging in the community.