Celebrating Our 2025 Award Winners — A Year of Impact and Inspiration

As we close another incredible League year, we are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the members and partners who have gone above and beyond to make a difference within our organization and throughout the community. These women (and one fabulous friend!) embody the spirit of voluntarism, leadership, and service that define the Junior League of Columbia.

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Recipients listed below

Katharine Heath Manning Perry Award

Rebekah Morris- For exceptional community activism and voluntarism that extends beyond the League.

President’s Award

Carter Ann Lovett & Allie Lehman- For outstanding “in-League” service and making JLC a better place for us all.

Nancy Mayer Dunbar Leadership Award

Jackie Barnes- For exemplifying strong, successful leadership within the League.

Sustainer Lifetime Achievement Award

Deans Fawcett- For a lifetime of impactful voluntarism and continued commitment to JLC’s mission.

Kinsey Black Jones Memorial Award

Libby Mathais- For advancing volunteer ideals with excellence as a recent active member.

New Member of the Year

Tiffany Hall- For her leadership, passion, and commitment in her very first year.

Transfer of the Year

Emily Gallo- For diving into JLC with leadership and heart since transferring.

Friend of the League Award

Richland County Government- For being an outstanding community partner and supporter of our mission.

Mary Harriman Trailblazer Award

Katie McGranahan & Taylor Huettig

For bold leadership and inspiring others through meaningful volunteer service.

Executive Vice-President Award

Katherine Hilson- For her dedication and contributions in support of our Executive leadership.

Katherine Davis DEIB Award

Crystal Willis- For championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout JLC.

 

Their passion and dedication are what continue to move the Junior League of Columbia forward.  Cheers to a powerful year—and an even brighter future ahead!