The Junior League of Portland proudly celebrates its Annual Volunteer of the Year, recognizing an outstanding member whose dedication, leadership, and service embody the League’s mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Each year, this honor highlights the heart of what makes the League thrive—members who give their time and talent to create meaningful change across Portland. From supporting women and children in transition to leading innovative community initiatives, our Volunteer of the Year represents the spirit of collaboration and compassion that defines the Junior League of Portland.

2025 Cayce Renshall

2024 Natalie Edwards

2023 Morgan Hegarty

2022 Jacqueline Fassett

2021 Blaire Hervey

2020 Briana Jackucewicz

2019 Sophie Bayard

2018 Ashley Eil

2017 Tricia Ray

2016 Katie Shuck

2015 Valerie Thompson

2014 Sarah Burns

2013 Sara Morrissey

2012 Jessica Klein

2011 Sandra Wagner

2010 Megan Burnett & Lillian Carabeo

2009 Jennifer Halloway

2008 Holly Eddins

2007 Barbra Jorgensen

2006 Karen Wheeler

2005 Kaycee Witta

2004 Angie Regali

2003 Laurel Cashman Bach & Kelly Poche Ravsten

2002 Nancy Janney

2001 Rebecca Welch

2000 Frances Snipes

1999 Ann Blume

1998 Amy Stephens

1997 Rita Duyn

1996 Pat Collins

1995 Elsie Edge

1994 Shelley Greenwood

1993 Kirsten Leonard

1992 Laurie Ross

1991 Cathy Darby

1990 Kathy Roos

1989 Ruby McKernan

1988 Kris Kern

1987 Sally Wolcott

1986 Cathy Willock

1985 Sandy Mack

1984 Mary Lou Laybourn

1983 Jean Josephson

1982 Sue Heberty

1981 Gale Swanson

1980 Donna Dougherty