See Who Has Been Honored in Memory of our Founders.
Ada Edwards Laughlin & Anne Banning Leadership Awards
Ada Edwards Laughlin
A co-founder and “silent partner” of Assistance League, Ada Laughlin was instrumental in outlining policies to promote and expand Assistance League nationwide. The Ada Edwards Laughlin award is presented to a member who has contributed significantly to the chapter while remaining behind the scenes, providing quiet and dedicated service above and beyond normal expectations.
Anne Banning
Anne Banning was a pioneering leader in Assistance League. This award recognizes a member who has demonstrated significant dedication to advancing chapter programs, served in major leadership roles and represented the chapter mission and value in the community.
Ada Edwards Laughlin Award Winners
2006 - Diane Mrozek
2007 - Marie Raffl
2008 - Rickeia Lessig
2009 - Linda Legner
2010 - Betty Cronin
2011 - Phyllis Young
2012 - Madelon Pearlman
2013 - Becky Moats
2014 - Nancy Newell
2015 - Diane Kurtz
2016 - Judy Casten
2017- Beth Waldo
2018 - Maureen Hegarty
2019 - Mary Kay Shukis
2020 - Jaimie Yeh
2022 - Monica Heidkamp
2023 - Annette Phillips
Anne Banning Leadership Award Winners
2019 - Meg Cooper
2020 - Linda Legner
2022 - Mary Parsons
2023 - Maureen Hegarty