Lifetime Achievement Honorees
The Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Nike, is bestowed annually to administrators and professionals who have dedicated their careers to advancing women in sport. Because of their tireless efforts, girls and women participating in sport can enjoy competitive athletics and/or athletic career opportunities. This award is given to individuals who have rendered meritorious service ans have retired from or no longer directly involved in full-time employment in the profession.
Women Leaders Lifetime Achievers are the women who came before us and paved the way, creating the opportunities all of us are now enjoying. They have fought the battles and inspired us with their courage and commitment. We continue to celebrate, honor and gain inspiration from these remarkable women.
2023
Jean Cerra
Jeanne Lenti Ponsetto
Cathie Schweitzer
Dee Todd
2022
Alfreeda Goff
Dru Hancock
Patricia Henry
Laurie Priest
2021
Bridget Belgiovine
Julie Soriero
Dr. Connee Zotos
2020
Dr. Ruth Alexander
Jennifer Alley
Mildred "Millie" Barrett West
2019
Women Leaders Past Presidents
2018
Peg Bradley-Doppes
Dr. Beth Miller
Dr. G. Ann Uhlir
2017
Carolyn Schlie Femovich
Marcy Weston
2016
Joan Cronan
Dr. M. Dianne Murphy
2015
Dr. Peggy Green
Jo Ann "Josie" Harper
2014
Sallie Beard
Joan Boand
Kaye Hart
2013
Linda Moulton
Pam Gill-Fisher
Sharon Taylor
2012
Betty F. Jaynes
Margie McDonald
Donna Olson
2011
Nan Nichols
Louise O'Neal
Judy Sweet
Chris Voelz
2010
Dr. Mildred Barnes
Jody Conradt
Marcia Saneholtz
Andi Seger
2009
Women Leaders Past Presidents
2008
Dr. Leanne Grotke-Andreas
J. Elaine Hieber
Dr. Tina Sloan Green
Dr. Donnis Thompson
2007
Joanna Davenport
Dr. Carla Lowry
Barbara Jo Palmer
Dr. Phebe Scott
Sandra Shuler
2006
Jane Betts
Jeannine McHaney
Mary Jean Mulvaney
Joan Parker
Dr. Katherine Saunders-Nordeen
2005
Dr. Linda Jean Carpenter
Joanne “Jo” Kuhn
Jeanette A. Lee
Elma Neal Roane
Dr. Marya Welch
2004
Founders
2003
Jessie Brown
Dr. Elaine Dreidame
Elizabeth Murphey
Ellen Perry
Dr. Janice Shelton
Jenepher P. Shillingford
2002
Dr. Peggy Burke
Merrily Dean Baker
Dr. Donna Lopiano
Dr. Laurie Mabry
Dr. Carole L. Mushier
Dr. Carole Oglesby
2001
Dr. Dorothy J. Alston
Dr. Christine H.B. Grant
Dr. Joan S. Hult
Dr. Pearl Kowalski
Eleanor R. Lemaire
Sadie Evelyn Magee
2000
Phyllis L. Howlett
Dr. Virginia (Ginny) Hunt
Dr. Karol Kahrs
Kitty Rogers Baird
Dr. Ruth Vivian Acosta
Cornieth York “C.Y.” Russell
1999
Della Durant
Catherine “Kit” Green
Dr. Nell Jackson
Fran Koeing
Dr. Luella Lilly
Dr. Mary Pavlich Roby
Dr. Maria Sexton
Dr. Mary Jo Wynn
1998
Phyllis J. Bailey
Dr. Carol E. Gordon
Dr. Judith R. Holland
Dr. Leotus “Lee” Morrison
Dr. Martha Mullins
Dr. Mary A. Rice
Jeanne Rowland
Dr. Charlotte West