The Paul Dennis MVP trophy will be an annual award given to the player who best exhibits the following qualities:

• Sportmanlike conduct
• Leadership
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Exemplary action
• Hustle and determination

The winner of this award will receive a smaller personal trophy and will have his name engraved on the Paul Dennis Most Valuable Player Award. Selection of the winner will be done by the all tournament team selection committee. The award will be presented immediately after the final game on Saturday. Previous winners are:

• 1977 - Keith Douglas, Quincy
• 1978 - Keith Douglas, Quincy
• 1979 - Bruce Douglas, Quincy
• 1980 - Bruce Douglas, Quincy
• 1980 - Carl Golston, Phillips
  
• 1981 - Bruce Douglas, Quincy
• 1982 - Dennis Douglas, Quincy
• 1983 - Jeff Klingler, Quincy
• 1984 - Jeff Klingler, Quincy
• 1985 - Jack Kramer, Quincy
  
• 1986 - Darryl Arnold, Leo
• 1987 - Bruce Bias, Quincy
• 1988 - Todd Wemhoener, Quincy
• 1989 - Jamie Brandon, King
• 1990 - Ric Johnson, Leo
• 1991 - Tom Lepper, Quincy
• 1992 - Darrion Blackburn, DeSales
• 1993 - Kyle Cartmill, Quincy
• 1994 - Kyle Cartmill, Quincy
• 1995 - Juan Martinez, Quincy
• 1996 - Timothy Smith, Manley
• 1997 - Mike Dunn, Peoria Richwoods
• 1998 -
• 1999 -
• 2000 -
• 2001 -