Anne D. Johnston Award Winners

2025 Honoree: Betsy Teti

The Anne D. Johnston Award is named after one of our esteemed and beloved members. The League presents the Anne D. Johnston award to a member, Sustainer or group who has made an outstanding contribution to the League and the community. Anne was an exemplary volunteer who represented the best qualities of a Junior League member, and she will continue to inspire future generations.

The Anne D. Johnston Award is given for outstanding Junior League and community service and commitment. It is presented by the Board of Recognition of the JLP and is named for one of our esteemed and beloved members. Anne Johnston was a League member in the 1970’s who was suddenly struck by cancer and died. Her life represented the very best qualities of a Junior League member, and it inspires future Leaguers. Her many League activities included: treasurer, Show House Chair, Allegheny Adventures, The Junior League Shop, First Stage, Vintage Inc., and Nominating and Placement Committees. Outside of the League, she volunteered with the Pittsburgh Public Theater, WQED Auction, Kingsley House, The Girl Scouts, Shadyside Presbyterian Church, and The Junior Women’s Board.

2024 – Betsy Amato

2023 – Thelma Lovette Morris

2022 – no recipient

2021 – Beckey Smith

2020 – no recipient

2019 – no recipient

2018 – Kimberly J. Kisner and Christie Seibert Smith

2017 – Millie Ryan

2016 – Heather Chronis

2015 – Peggy Mooney

2014 – Susanne Wilkinson

2013 – Carol Heppner

2012 – Elizabeth Hobbs

2011 – no recipient

2010 – Cindy Potter

2009 – Fredrica Cryan

2008 – Thea Stover

2007 – no recipient

2006 – Cordelia Jacobs

2005 – Cookie Roberson

2004 – Allison Burgan (Mrs. Hardie F.) and Ms. Jessica Lynch

2003 – Elizabeth Wainwright

2002 – Beverlynn Elliot (Mrs. Stephen G.)

1997 – “A.J.” Jenkins (Mrs. Paul R.)

1996 – Janet Conomos (Mrs. John B.) and Jan Shoop (Mrs. Robert H., Jr.)

1994 – Sally Lewis (Mrs. Andrew B.) and Veo Parran (Mrs. Richard B.)

1993 – Sylvia Kunst and Elizabeth Wiegand

1992 – Vern Meury (Mrs. John N., Jr.)

1991 – Sharon Bailey Jaynes (Mrs. Richard E.)

1989 – Anne Camp (Mrs. Joseph E.)

1988 – Jeanne Berdik (Mrs. Richard F.)

1987 – Becky Welsh Fine (Mrs. Milton)

1986 – Caroline Farmer (Mrs. Louis H., Jr.)

1985 – “Dee” Diana Burger McClay (Mrs. John B., II)

1984 – Gail Harbaugh (Mrs. Gregory A.) and Marti Madson (Mrs. Lawrence E., Jr.)

1983 – Gay M. Hopkins (Mrs. Kenneth C)

1982 – Three Rivers Adoption Council

1981 – Jane Arensberg Thompson (Mrs. Henry A., II)

1980 – June Vaughn Isaly (Mrs. Thomas A.)

Leaguer of the Year Award Winners

2025 Honoree: Amanda Cuddy

The Nominating Committee recognizes an active member of our League who has done a superior job during the current placement year. Anyone can be chosen whether a leader or a follower, committee chair or committee member. We look for an energetic, dedicated person who deserves to be acknowledged.

2024 – Laura Sesack

2023 – Kate DiStefano

2022 – Sandra Matoushaya

2021 – Angela Broussard

2020 – Toni Sacco

2019 – Julie Lerro

2018 – Janey Cink

2017 – Heidi Gillespie

2016 – Elizabeth “Betsy” Amato

2015 – Kimberly Ryan

2014 – Lauren Plate Hamilton, Melissa Reed and Rebecca Smith

2013 – Amy Giammatteo, Kristin Holzer and Megan Worbs

2012 – Stephanie Hoogendoorn

2011 – Gretchen Smathers, Kim Toland and Amy Welsh

2010 – Allison Grotjan and Karen Rivetti

2009 – Jenny Danquist Kilgore

2008 – Jen Daurora

2007 – Kim Kisner and Lorraine Marks

2006 – Michelle Smith

2005 – Kari Brumback and Jane Terlion

2004 – Danielle Carlson Boston and Sara Lowery

2003 – Susan Block (Mrs. John), Ann Bondi (Mrs. Richard), Beth Harhai (Mrs. Douglas) and Alison Tyson (Mrs. Richard)

2002 – Loretta Lobes

2001 – Catherine Houska

2000 – Catherine Houska, Eileen Belak and Paulina Hines (Mrs. Michael)

1999 – Allison Burgan (Mrs. Hardie F.), “Suzy” Golitko, Paulina Hines (Mrs. Michael) and Susan Skowron (Mrs. John)

1998 – Claudia Franyutti and Gratia Maley

1997 – Melissa Craig (Mrs. Jeffrey)

1996 – “Suzy” Gail Golitko

1995 – Maria Thomas Burgwin (Mrs. Maury Hill), Melissa Craig (Mrs. Jeffrey) and Susan Keane

1994 – Cookie Roberson (Mrs. Gary F.)

1993 – “Pat” Patricia Mackey (Mrs. Thomas M.)

1992 – “Suzy” Gale Golitko and “Gusty” Augusta Kairys

1991 – “Bev” Beverlynn Elliott (Mrs. Steven Graham) and Susanna Mach Leers (Mrs. Steven A.)

1990 – Maura Kelly (Mrs. Sidney J.)

1989 – “Beth” Elizabeth Grego (Mrs. John, Jr.)

New Member(s) of the Year Award Winners

2025 Honoree: Kaylee Stoneburner

The Membership Development Committee recognizes a provisional member or members of our League who have done a superior job during the current placement year. Anyone can be chosen whether a leader or a follower. We recognize energetic, dedicated individuals who deserve to be acknowledged

2024 – Katie Frazier

2023 – Katherine Dillman & Tori Marra

2021 – Nina Glenn & Aleksandra Kocelko

2020 – Susan Sarver & Elissa Stremlau

2019 – Lila Rose

2018 – Olivia Glotfelty-Scheuering

2017 – Erin McClain Beck

2016 – Michelle Becker

2015 – Deborah Macedonia

2014 – Meredith Mullen & Stephanie Garbe

2013 – Carrie DiRisio & Rachel Rooney

2012 – Samantha Scrivner & Jessica “Jessie” Walters

2011 – Jessie Gregg

2010 – Katie Kozora

2009 – Sara Stallings & Angel Mazack

2008 – Kristin Holzer

2007 – Jenna Neal

2006 – Carol Gomrick

2005 – Catherine Baker

2004 – Jennifer Daurora

2003 – Kari Brumack (Mrs. David) & Michelle Koehler (Mrs. J.B.)

*The 65th Anniversary Award Winner

The Junior League of Pittsburgh recognizes an outstanding member who has contributed many years of dedication and leadership to help make this an active and influential chapter within the Association of Junior Leagues International.

Veo Parran (Mrs. Richard B.)

*First-Year Active Award Winner

2007 – Gretchen Smathers and Jenn Tribble