It recognised the most outstanding manager in the National Soccer League each season.
In 1977, it was given to Rale Rasic who came second in the NSL season that year with Marconi.
[1] The last winner of the award was Mich d'Avray, who won the 2003–04 season with Perth Glory.
Eddie Thomson won the award three times, the most for an NSL manager.
[2] aOnly managers with a verifiable nationality are included bFrank Arok, Rale Rasic and Branko Culina are included in both totals