Since 1993, the Junior League of Columbus has honored a sustaining member who exemplifies the commitment to volunteerism and community spirit that is integral to the mission of the League. The community involvement and accomplishments of each honoree are celebrated at an annual gathering hosted by the League.

Our past honorees include:

1993-1994

Jeanne Schoedinger

1994-1995

Thekla Reese Shackelford

1995-1996

Elizabeth McKeever Ross

1996-1997

Nancy Kittredge Jeffrey

1997-1998

Babette Feibel

1998-1999

Priscilla Mead

1999-2000

Molly Caren Fisher

2000-2001

Lisa Carlin and Diane Keeler

2001-2002

Katherine Born McClure

2002-2003

Janet Halliday

2003-2004

Shirle Westwater

2004-2005

Jody Galbreath Phillips

2005-2006

Georgeanne Reuter

2006-2007

Kitty Morton Epler

2007-2008

JoAnn Rohyans, M.D.

2008-2009

Roberta Deyo

2009-2010

Bev Soult

2010-2011

Kathy Cordray

2011-2012

Connie Jump

2012-2013

Diane Selby

2013-2014

Ida Copenhaver

2014-2015

Ginny Barney

2015-2016

Mary Oellermann

2016-2017

Laurie Schmidt-Moats

2017-2018

Marilee Chinnici-Zuercher

2018-2019

Sonya Lin Thesing

2022-2023

Jennifer Peterson