The award for Rookie of the Year previously recognized exceptional volunteerism by new members, but now recognizes the energy and enthusiasm of any new GLAAM volunteer.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Seiuli Fa’auliulito H. Meni |
| 2021–22 | (no rookies) |
| 2020–21 | Mildred Phillips |
| 2019–20 | Gregory Williamson |
| 2018–19 | Thierrion Kagan |
| 2017–18 | Alma Munro |
| 2016–17 | David Emery |
| 2015–16 | Jerilyn Phippeny |
| 2014–15 | Andrea Nolan |
| 2013–14 | Vicki Lovett |
| 2012–13 | Anna Kallenborn-Bolden |
| 2011–12 | Peter Jeensalute |
| 2010–11 | Vesper Burnett |
| 2009–10 | Noelle Finger |
| 2008–09 | Jonathan Carr |
| 2007–08 | Ishnella Azad |
| 2006–07 | Carla Young |
| 2005–06 | Jay Friedlander |
| 2004–05 | Desiree Sagray |
| 2003–04 | Arvin Tseng |
| 2002–03 | Jackie Mosher |
| 2001–02 | Seth Dallob |
| 2000–01 | Kelly Borgwardt-Smith |
| 1999–2000 | Natasha Kerllenevich |
| 1997–98 | Jonathan Elliott |