Annual Member Recognition
At the end of every year, we take a moment to celebrate the exceptional women of our League and community who have gone above and beyond, dedicating their time and talents to make a significant impact. These three honorees are nominated by their peers and thoughtfully selected by our Nominating committee. We are incredibly grateful for their outstanding contributions, and their commitment inspires us all to continue making a positive difference within the Junior League of The Woodlands and beyond.
SUSTAINER OF THE YEAR
The Sustainer of the Year is an outstanding leader within the League and the community. This award pays tribute to a Sustainer who best typifies the embodiment of League ideals — one who gives of herself in both time and talent.
PAST SUSTAINER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
- 2025 – Laura den Boer
- 2024 – Theresa Wagaman
- 2023 – Kathryne Pruitt
- 2022 – Laura den Boer
- 2021 – Deborah Coburn
- 2020 – Jennifer Bulovas
- 2019 – Alison Judge
- 2018 – Bobbi Jo Miller
- 2017 – Ali May
- 2016 – Audra Hoegemeyer
- 2015 – Joey-Michelle Kelly
- 2014 – Shannon Mills
- 2013 – DeAnn Guidry
- 2012 – Carol Lauck
- 2011 – Linda Martens
- 2010 – Alison Henderson
- 2009 – Jan Jewell
- 2008 – Carol Durkee
- 2007 – Debbie Silver & Ann Snyder
- 2006 – Vicki Downing
- 2005 – Toncie Johnson
- 2004 – Carol Pfeiffer
- 2003 – Linda Martens
- 2002 – Carol Lauck
- 2001 – Diane Brown
- 2000 – Annette Geffert
- 1999 – Susan Aronson
- 1998 – Debbie Godbold
- 1997 – Georgia Dempster
- 1996 – Nancy Weber
- 1994 – Ann Gibbins
- 1993 – Kris Conner
- 1992 – Martha Andersen
ACTIVE OF THE YEAR
The Active of the Year is an outstanding leader within the League and the community. This award pays tribute to an Active who best typifies the embodiment of League ideals — one who gives of herself in both time and talent.
PAST ACTIVE OF THE YEAR WINNERS
- 2025 – Jaimie Stitzel
- 2024 – Tiara Simmons
- 2023 – Theresa Sievert
- 2022 – Dena Beaver
- 2021 – Atalie Anderson and Shannon Regan
- 2020 – Katie Schonert
- 2019 – Kathryne Pruitt
- 2018 – Perisha Burnham
- 2017 – Allison Tinker
- 2016 – Julie Sanchez
- 2015 – Laura Bomer
- 2014 – Corey Spencer
- 2013 – Sarah Paul
- 2012 – Ashley Boudreaux and Theresa Wagaman
- 2011 – Laura Miller
- 2010 – Christi Wetzel
- 2009 – Amber Oakley
- 2008 – Jan Jewell
- 2007 – Shannon Mills
- 2006 – Deborah Coburn
- 2005 – Susan Barris
- 2004 – Alicia May
- 2003 – Tracy Downham
- 2002 – Laura Cannetti
- 2001 – Susan Morrison
- 2000 – Susan Diehl
- 1999 – Linda Martens
- 1998 – Kathryn Thibeaux
- 1997 – Carol Mumma
- 1996 – Gayelene McIngvale
New Member of The Year
The New Member of the Year is an outstanding leader within the League and the community. This award pays tribute to a New Member who best typifies the embodiment of League ideals — one who gives of herself in both time and talent.
PAST NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
- 2025 – LC Ricke
- 2024 – Karen Philips
- 2023 – Sonya Riley
- 2022 – Heather Bostick
- 2021 – Summer Hvasta
- 2020 – Rikki Speck
- 2019 – Kara Hall
- 2018 – Stacey Fontenot
- 2017 – Candice Burrows
- 2016 – Megan Hershfeld