The entire volunteer team from Georgia Radio Reading Service, led by Shelia Tenney and Kimberly Greene, was nominated for their outstanding commitment to the agency. The Executive Director, Jae Cosby, speaks so highly of the Junior League volunteers. The volunteers are the backbone of GaRRS and the staff is appreciative of their time and dedication.

The President’s Award
Michelle Wells whose leadership, focus, determination, and vision on the Board and as Vice President of Internal Operations has enabled us to achieve a higher level of operational excellence in the JLA!

Isoline Campbell Award
Kathy Ashe, whose civic service and commitment to women and children, as well as the JLA, exemplify the incredible vision, courage, determination, and leadership of the JLA’s founder, Isoline Campbell.  (Kathy was not photographed at the award ceremony.)

R.O.S.E Bloom Award
Brandi Johnson truly went above and beyond her First Year Active Requirements. She also completed two 50 hour placements! She was instrumental in helping JLA's Political Affairs Committee and the Junior Leagues of Georgia's State Public Affairs Committee plan their events at the Capitol.

Silver R.O.S.E Award
Mary Elaine Haden has been called “exceptional” and a “role model for re-engaging our Sustainers in a positive and truly effective way.” She has given countless hours, commitment and heart to the League Initiative of Early Childhood Education. It was her nurturing of the relationships with the Fulton County Libraries and local children’s' authors to create the JLA's ABCs and parenting cafe programs.

R.O.S.E Award
Macie Thompson helped establish a new training program as well as created standard protocols for all Community Events including chair positions and manuals. She was instrumental in helping plan the Mayoral Candidates Forum and worked very closely with Fund Development to obtain a corporate sponsor for the Kids In The Kitchen program. Beyond these efforts, she also acted as the Community Outreach Council’s representative for the impacts and measurements committee.

R.O.S.E Bud Award
Amanda Wick eagerly agreed to take on two leadership positions within her Provisional group. She never missed an activity which served to strengthen her Provisional group as a whole, and strived to make each member feel included while encouraging them to find the leader within.

JLA Gem
Sharon Klein went above and beyond in her commitment to the JLA in the midst of incredible challenges at HQ this year!

Golden Hanger Award
Nafeesah Robinson (left) and Amber Jaric (right) provided countless hours of volunteer service above and beyond their commitment to the Nearly New Shop! 2009 - 2010 Nearly New Chair Dolly Laubach is in the middle.

Fundraiser of the Year Award
The Junior League of Atlanta Ball Committee launched a successful vision for the new Junior League of Atlanta Ball and created a truly memorable event for all of our members! 2009 Chair Barbara Propst Muirhead (left) and the 2010 Chair-Elect Liza Smith (right) accepted the award.

Friend of the Year Award
Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning, administrators of the Georgia Pre-K Program, who is committed to ensuring quality, accessible early learning programs for all children in Georgia! Dr. Holly Robinson, Commissioner of Bright from the Start accepted the award.

Committee of the Year Award
The Political Affairs Committee demonstrated an unusually strong commitment to the JLA in their work hosting the Mayoral Forum, organizing Million Minute Read legislative support and events at the Capitol, and coordinating meetings with city leadership! (from left) Co-Chair Brooke Parris, Co-Chair Tippi Burch, Quinn Copeland, Tisha Marsh, Courtney Collins, Monica Fane, Wadette Bradford.

Sponsor of the Year Award
Verizon Wireless has been the presenting sponsor of the Shamrock-n-Roll Road Race, ensuring the race introduced thousands of runners and walkers to mission and vision of the Junior League of Atlanta! Greta Theilan and Caran Smith of Verizon with 2009-2010 JLA President Susannah Balish.