The "Sorehead" award is an honor that is bestowed upon a select group of people. Many acknowledge they consider this the most coveted award in their possession. Some of the elite honorees to receive this prestigious award include:
- U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell
- U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield
- Retired W.K.U. Basketball Coach and hometown son, Johnny Oldham
- Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton
- Kentucky Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jeff S. Taylor
- State Senator Jerry Rhoads
- State Representative Tommy Thompson
- Former Governor Ernie Fletcher
- Former Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo
- Former Attorney General A.B. "Ben" Chandler