Member Awards
We are proud of what our members have accomplished within the JLS and in our community. Every year we celebrate those who have excelled in their League and community work.
Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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| Spirit of Mary Harriman Award | New Member Award |
| The League Cup Award | Community Service Award |
| In-League Award | Sustainer of the Year |
| Sustainer Emeritus of the Year |
Spirit of Mary Harriman Award: Honors and recognizes an innovative JLS member whose volunteer work continues Mary Harriman’s efforts. This award provides a contemporary link to our founder’s sense of social responsibility and her ability to encourage others to share their talents through effective volunteer service.
Spirit of Mary Harriman Past Recipients:
| 2021 | 2010 Jo Gregg |
| 2020 Margaret Karim | 2009 Addie Silvia |
| 2019 Michele Jones Galvin | 2008 Sally Attridge |
| 2018 Sharon Slater | 2007 Onetia Pierson |
| 2017 Mary Pat Oliker | 2006 Mary Kate Shane |
| 2016 Mary-Pat Northrup | 2005 Martha Hancock Northrup |
| 2015 Mary Jewell Mathews | 2004 Peggy Lou Feldmeier |
| 2014 Cheryl Ward | 2003 Helen Druce |
| 2013 Marion Hancock Fish | 2002 Letty Murray |
| 2012 Lucia Whisenand | 2001 Cynthia Dietz Tracy |
| 2011 Aminy Audi | 2000 Jean J. Greene |
Photo: 2020 Spirit of Mary Harriman Award Winner Margaret Karim accepts her award virtually
The League Cup Award: Given to a person who has dedicated an extraordinary amount of volunteer time and effort both in the League and the community: commitment to the JLS by involving participation in League committee work and dedicated to community by regularly spending many volunteer hours within the community.
League Cup Past Recipients:
| 2021 | 2008 Sara Ames |
| 2020 Season Seferyn | 2007 Donna Hamilton |
| 2019 Heather Ford Wallace | 2006 Karen Sparkes |
| 2018 Jennifer Donahoe | 2005 Carolyn Brown |
| 2017 Courtney Akers Bintz | 2004 Julie Trop |
| 2016 Kate Zwecker | 2003 Marilyn Schlegel |
| 2015 Jessica Walcott Murray | 2002 Molly Loh & Tracey Noble |
| 2014 Sarah Weber | 2001 Connie Reger |
| 2013 Betsy Mariotte-McLane | 2000 Lisa Howe |
| 2012 Linda Dombrow | 1999 Susan Shubmehl |
| 2011 Lynne Hamilton-Johnson | 1998 Judy Winslow |
| 2010 Rea Carver | 1997 Lisa de Silva |
| 2009 Maria Miller | 1996 Katie Gang |
2019 award winners gather for a group photo. Photo credit: Chris Murray Photography
In-League Award: Given to a member(s) for outstanding contributions to committee work.
In-League Award Past Recipients:
| 2021 | 2008 Donna Smith |
| 2020 Jen Baker | 2007 Elise Pikarshy & Jacqueline Bruffet |
| 2019 Anna O’Neill | 2006 Denise Moreen & Donna Hamilton |
| 2018 Whitney Browne | 2005 Maria Miller & Connie Reger |
| 2017 Marie Norkett | 2004 Gail Kinsella |
| 2016 Julia Zimmer | 2003 Alison Kessler |
| 2015 Amy Slivka | 2002 Dina Nice |
| 2014 Whitney Daniels | 2001 Nancy Albanese |
| 2013 Courtney Akers Bintz | 2000 Lillian Abbott Pfohl |
| 2012 Jean Kerr | 1999 Barb Tresness |
| 2011 Jessica Walcott Murray | 1998 Linda Syers & Deb Palazzo |
| 2010 Linda Dombrow | 1997 Sharon Slater & Judy Winslow |
| 2009 Evonne Pacini | 1996 Beth Kogut & Marilyn Schlegel |
New Member Award: Given to a member(s) with 1-3 years League experience for dedication and commitment to the League and to the community.
New Member Award Past Recipients:
| 2021 | 2008 Lisa DeAngelo |
| 2020 Julia Kane | 2007 Tracy Buchester |
| 2019 Maeve Lanning and Season Seferyn | 2006 Sara Ames & Sharon Skantz |
| 2018 Jessica Pease | 2005 Krista Peterson |
| 2017 Casey Duffy and Amanda Perrine | 2004 Sara Ames & Danielle Scollo |
| 2016 Jackie Popkess | 2003 Bridget Scholl |
| 2015 Lauren Knisely Schaefer | 2002 Meg Lumia & Wendy Stalter |
| 2014 Liz Lane and Kate Zwecker | 2001 Michele Jones-Galvin |
| 2013 Sara Peirson | 2000 Sharon Barrett |
| 2012 Amanda Mathey | 1999 Carolyn Hill & Beth Lynn Hoey |
| 2011 Sarah Massett | 1998 Lisa Mayer & Lillan Abbott Pfohl |
| 2010 Jessica Walcott Murray | 1997 Holly Cucuru, Evelyn Kaye, Mary Schalk |
| 2009 Liz Baker & Kim Lynch | 1996 Nanette Hayner & Barb Flintrop |
Photo: 2017 New Member Award Winners Casey Duffy and Amanda Perrine Accept Their Awards
Community Service Award: Given to members(s) for significant community involvement.
Community Service Award Past Recipients:
| 2018 Karen Krogman Daum | |
| 2017 Betsy Mariotte-McLane | 2006 Dawn Mills |
| 2016 Jackie Azbill | 2005 Mary Pat Northrup |
| 2015 Cheryl Saidel | 2004 Gail Kindle |
| 2014 Megan Husted | 2003 Karen Sparkes |
| 2013 Brenda Vaccaro | 2002 Patti Borer |
| 2012 – | 2001 Sandi Schneider |
| 2011 Maureen Maney | 2000 Susan Shubmehl |
| 2010 Stephanie Macero | 1999 Judy Winslow |
| 2009 Sharon Skantz | 1998 Lisa Curtin |
| 2008 Lisa Alford | 1997 Wendy Carl Isome & Connie Reger |
| 2007 Susan Shubmehl | 1996 Chris Tolley |
Photo: 2017 Community Service Winner Betsy Mariotte-McLane Accepts Her Award
Sustainer of the Year: Recognizes outstanding contributions by a sustaining member of the League.
Sustainer of the Year Past Recipients:
| 2021 | 2008 Patti Anderson |
| 2020 Lynne Hamilton-Johnson | 2007 Sheila Corbishley |
| 2019 Wendy Carl Isome | 2006 Mary Mathews |
| 2018 Maria Miller | 2005 Anne Miller |
| 2017 Deborah Donohue | 2004 Cheryl Ward |
| 2016 Donna Hamilton | 2003 Aminy Audi |
| 2015 Barbara Stratton | 2002 Lisa Moffa |
| 2014 Peggy Fabic | 2001 Jeanne Jackson |
| 2013 Sheila Corbishley | 2000 Donna Stone |
| 2012 Susan Cronin | 1999 Jerri Wilson |
| 2011 Patti Anderson | 1998 Addie Silvia |
| 2010 Michelle Alexander | 1997 Susan Cronin |
| 2009 Annmarie Kinnan | 1996 Sally Chapman |
New for 2016 – Sustainer Emeritus Award: Recognizes outstanding contributions by a sustaining emeritus member of the League.
Sustainer Emeritus of the Year Past Recipients:
| 2016 Joan Poorman |