Each year, the Junior League of Annapolis recognizes members and community partners who go above and beyond in service, leadership, and commitment to making our community stronger. From hands-on volunteerism to inspiring teamwork, these awards celebrate the people who truly embody the spirit of the League.

We are proud to recognize this year’s award recipients and thank them for the countless ways they support JLA and the Anne Arundel County community.

President’s Award

Also known as the “Just Do It!” Award, the President’s Award honors members in each membership category who demonstrated exceptional volunteer service throughout the League year.

Provisional Members

• Erica Lucas
• Gabrielle Nyingcho

Active Members

• Lauren Baldwin
• Jessica Brown

Sustainer Members

• Anne McDonough
• Heidi Schmidt

Founder’s Award

Presented in honor of the first President of the Junior League of Annapolis, the Founder’s Award recognizes Active members who exemplify commitment, service, and the spirit of voluntarism while inspiring others through their dedication.

This year’s recipients are:

• Ede Anderson
• Crystal Staples

Janus Award

Named after the Greek god Janus, who symbolized both reflection and forward vision, the Janus Award honors members whose extraordinary contributions will help sustain the future of JLA.

This year’s recipients are:

• Nina Arend
• Stacie Spragins
• Charis McGrady

Jennifer Summers Barrett Award

The Jennifer Summers Barrett Award honors the legacy of Jenn Barrett, whose passion for literacy, children, and community impact continues to inspire the League today. This award recognizes a member who reflects Jenn’s dedication to improving the lives of others, especially children in our local community.

This year’s recipient is:

• Rhonda Caldwell-Dove

Women Building Better Communities Award

This award recognizes a committee that demonstrated exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and support for one another while advancing the mission of the Junior League of Annapolis.

This year’s recipient is:

• Community Impact

Introducing the Jennifer Summers-Barrett Scholarship

This year, the Junior League of Annapolis proudly launched the new Jennifer Summers-Barrett Scholarship, created to support young women entering or attending Anne Arundel Community College. Scholarship recipients are selected through the Charting Careers selection process.

Inspired by Jennifer’s passion for supporting children, education, and opportunity within our community, the scholarship is designed to help students cover gap expenses and educational costs that might otherwise stand in the way of completing their studies. Each recipient received a $500 scholarship award.

We are excited to recognize this year’s inaugural scholarship recipients:

• Taurina Sims is finishing her first year at Anne Arundel Community College, where she is majoring in biology. She plans to transfer to a four-year program to pursue a career in medicine.
• Armani Queen will complete her associate’s degree in computer science in May 2027 and plans to transfer to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to pursue her bachelor’s degree.

We are honored to support these students as they continue their educational journeys and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future. Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients. Your dedication, leadership, and service continue to strengthen both our League and the community we proudly serve.