The Independent Spirit Award was established to distinguish those who embody the spirit of new thinking, entrepreneurship, and success in their business models and to recognize those who help grow and enhance the business of independent music for retailers and content providers.
2019
Richard Storms and Alayna Alderman, Record Archive
2018
The Radakovitz Family, Dimple Records
2017
Terry Currier, Music Millennium
2016
Glenn Dicker & Tor Hansen, Redeye
2015
John Kunz, Waterloo Records & Video
2014
Jonathan Poneman, Sub Pop Records
2013
Record Store Day
2012
Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph
2011
Joe & Rachelle Friedman, J&R Music & Computer World
2010
Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy Entertainment
2009
Don VanCleave, The Artist Organization
