Most Active Woman Award

The now-retired Most Active Woman Award recognized an outstanding contribution of a woman who is active in the affairs of the industry or the association.
 

Sponsor

Originated in 1971 by Mrs. Shirley Carroll in memory of her son, William Carroll.
 

Previous Recipients

2014 Jessica Freeman 1992 Elizabeth Lind-Erickson
2013 Lynn Baxter 1991 Mary Fullen
2012 Jane Barber 1990 Lou Stokes
2011 Jayne Rucker 1989 Ruthanne Koch
2010 None 1989 Cynthia Schreiber-Beck
2009 None 1988 Gay Boardman & Edna Lawhorn
2008 Angie Banz 1987 Avis Georgeson & Gerry Neace
2007 Carolyn Baecker 1986 Dolly Lewis
2006 Mickey Tinnes 1985 Frances Cadwell
2005 Marie Stone 1984 Phyllis Jones
2004 None 1983 Janet Murphy
2003 Lou Stokes 1982 Jeannette Wood
2002 Theresa "Terry" Ambroz 1981 Evelyn Barker
2001 None 1980 Betty Whitaker
2000 Gail Kemper 1979 Bonnie Deines
1999 Betsy Miller 1978 Celeste Mills
1998 Marci (Jacobson) O'Connell 1977 Pat Pingrey
1997 Lou Slaughter 1976 Laverne Sanders
1996 Mary Turner 1975 Beanie Steier
1995 Sandy Forstrom 1974 Alice Myzell
1994 Pat Tigges 1973 June Ayres
1993 Dorothy Kimmel    

Retired With Honors

NAAA’s Board of Directors voted to retire the Most Active Woman Award with distinction in early 2015. NAAA will not be accepting new nominations for this award since active women may be equally well suited for other NAAA Award categories.