The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Most Improved Player award is awarded to the player who showed marked improvement in his game year-on-year.
List of winners
| ^ | Denotes player who is still active in the PBA |
| Season | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Terry Saldaña | Forward |  Philippines | Toyota Super Corollas |
| 1984 | Manny Victorino | Forward | Philippines | Great Taste Coffee Makers |
| 1985 | Padim Israel | Guard | Philippines | Tanduay Rhum Makers |
| 1986 | Ricky Relosa | Guard | Philippines | Alaska Milkmen |
| 1987 | Yoyoy Villamin | Center | Philippines | Hills Bros. Coffee Kings |
| 1988 | Alvin Teng | Forward | Philippines | San Miguel Beermen |
| 1989 | Dante Gonzalgo | Forward | Philippines | Añejo Rum 65ers |
| 1990 | Rey Cuenco | Guard | Philippines | Añejo Rum 65ers |
| 1991 | Ato Agustin | Guard | Philippines | San Miguel Beermen |
| 1992 | Pido Jarencio | Guard | Philippines | Ginebra San Miguel |
| 1993 | Vergel Meneses | Guard | Philippines | Swift Mighty Meaties |
| 1994 | Bong Hawkins | Forward | Philippines | Alaska Milkmen |
| 1995 | Bonel Balingit | Center | Philippines | Sunkist Orange Juicers |
| 1996 | Poch Juinio | Center | Philippines | Alaska Milkmen |
| 1997 | Bong Ravena | Guard | Philippines | Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
| 1998 | Patrick Fran | Guard | Philippines | Mobiline Phone Pals |
| 1999 | Elmer Lago | Guard | Philippines | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2000 | Mark Telan | Forward | Philippines | Shell Turbo Chargers |
| 2001 | Noy Castillo | Guard |  United States | Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
| 2002 | Rob Duat | Guard | Philippines | Alaska Aces |
| 2003 | Rafi Reavis^ | Guard | United States | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| 2004–05 | Enrico Villanueva | Center | Philippines | Red Bull Barako |
| 2005–06 | Marc Pingris^ | Forward | Philippines | Purefoods Chunkee Giants |
| 2006–07 | Gary David | Guard | Philippines | Air21 Express |
| 2007–08 | Cyrus Baguio | Guard | Philippines | Red Bull Barako |
| 2008–09 | Jonas Villanueva | Guard | Philippines | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2009–10 | LA Tenorio^ | Guard | Philippines | Alaska Aces |
| 2010–11 | Jayson Castro^ | Guard | Philippines | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters |
| 2011–12 | Jeff Chan^ | Guard | Philippines | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2012–13 | Niño Canaleta^ | Forward | Philippines | Air21 Express |
| 2013–14 | June Mar Fajardo^ | Center | Philippines | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2014–15 | Terrence Romeo^ | Guard | Philippines | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 2015–16 | Jericho Cruz^ | Guard | Philippines | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2016–17 | Chris Ross^ | Guard | United States | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2017–18 | Scottie Thompson^ | Guard | Philippines | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| 2019 | Moala Tautuaa^ | Center | Philippines | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2020 | Prince Caperal^ | Forward | Philippines | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |