Past Volunteers of the Year 1980 Until Today

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