Alpha Delta Pi is proud to recognize our outstanding alumnae leaders. In June 2026, at Grand Convention in Palm Desert, California, the Sorority celebrated these amazing women and their accomplishments.
Joan Perry Boatright Alumnae Loyalty Award
The Joan Perry Boatright Alumnae Loyalty Award is given to alumnae who demonstrate active participation and service as an alumna member in an alumnae association, supporting a collegiate chapter, as an International Officer, or in special projects. They exemplify leadership as an officer on the local, state, district, or international level, financially support through ReMember Dues and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, provide assistance to collegiate chapters, and participate in community or professional organizations.
Linda Parrish Broshears, Gamma Mu—Missouri State
Maureen Calloway Carnevale, Alpha Zeta—Southern Methodist
Debbie Tilson Gill, Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State
Kari Klemm Hudson, Beta Beta—Tennessee, Chattanooga
Ellen Long Liston, Alpha Kappa—Tennessee, Knoxville
Mary Bull Mason Outstanding Alumnae Achievement for Contribution to Community Award
The Mary Bull Mason Outstanding Alumnae Achievement Award is given to an alumna who demonstrates active participation in community organizations, holds an office in her community or service organization at the local, state, or international level, and is recognized for contributions by the community organizations.
Jan Hancock Wooldridge, Alpha Zeta—Southern Methodist
Tracy L. Garner Contribution to Profession Award
The Tracy L. Garner Contribution to Profession Award honors an alumna whose career reflects sustained involvement and leadership within her vocational field. A recipient demonstrates active participation in professional organizations, holds elected or appointed positions that advance her industry, and is recognized for meaningful contributions to her profession. Her dedication elevates standards of practice, strengthens professional communities, and extends impact through civic and nonprofit engagement.
Kelly Wiggins Pelletier, Zeta Omega—Central Florida
Virginia Rosenberg Stafford Young Alumna Award
The Virginia Rosenberg Stafford Young Alumnae Award is given to an alumna who demonstrates active participation in an alumnae association; has served as an officer of an alumnae association, house corporation, or is a previous International Officer; offers financial support through ReMember Dues and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation; and provides assistance to a collegiate chapter. They also participate in community or professional organizations.
Angelle Dartez, Theta Phi—Louisiana, Lafayette
Alumnae Ruth Pretty Palmer Panhellenic Award
The Ruth Pretty Palmer Panhellenic Award honors an alumna for her leadership and exceptional service to Alumnae Panhellenic. She impacts the future of our sorority and celebrates our collective strengths by sharing her gifts with our panhellenic friends. This award is named in memory of Ruth Pretty Palmer, Sigma—Illinois, who served as Alpha Delta Pi’s delegate to NPC for sixteen years.
Jana Andriano Clayton, Zeta Pi—San Diego and Delta Gamma—Arizona
Mary Esther Hedley Van Akin Outstanding Advisor Award
The Mary Esther Hedley Van Akin Outstanding Advisor Award recognizes outstanding chapter advisors. This award is named in memory of Mary Esther Hedley Van Akin, Alpha Mu—Wisconsin, a devoted and much-loved Alpha Delta Pi member who spent all of her adult life serving our sorority with loyalty and dedication. She recognized the value of nurturing and that competent advisors provide a solid foundation for chapters.
Julie Wells Council, Delta Delta—Arkansas
Advising Delta Delta—Arkansas
Kristen Lee Gover, Zeta Lambda—Texas A&M
Advising Zeta Lambda—Texas A&M
Gay Turner Neal, Beta Epsilon—South Carolina
Advising Beta Epsilon—South Carolina
Melissa Langdon Nolan, Eta Omega—Centre
Advising Phi—Hanover
Jessalyn Pedone, Theta Epsilon—Methodist
Advising Zeta Beta—NC State
Katie Dutkowsky Regner, Delta Kappa—Penn State
Advising Alpha Iota—Pittsburgh
Erica Lockwood Sanford, Theta Kappa—Florida Atlantic
Advising Theta Kappa—Florida Atlantic
Amy Wooten, Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State
Advising Gamma Phi—East Tennessee State
Elaine “Ann” White Young, Tau—Kansas (posthumously)
Advised Beta Upsilon—UNC Chapel Hill
Outstanding House Corporation Board Member Award
The Outstanding House Corporation Board Member Award recognizes leadership and service on a local house corporation board. The award is given to current or past house corporation board members who serve as a role model to collegians and fellow alumnae by supporting the respective collegiate chapter’s success with a competitive facility.
Cindy Graves, Gamma Eta—Memphis
Epsilon Eta House Corporation
Morgan Loughridge, Zeta Beta—NC State
Zeta Beta House Corporation
Outstanding Alumnae Association Officer Award
The Outstanding Alumnae Association Officer Award recognizes exceptional leadership and dedicated service on one or more alumnae association boards. This award honors an alumna who actively supports the growth and sustainability of alumnae associations through membership recruitment and retention, meaningful service to Alpha Delta Pi, and engagement with community organizations.
Kari Klem Hudson, Beta Beta—Tennessee, Chattanooga
Chattanooga Alumnae Association
Jayne Cassidy Jett, Delta Alpha—Emory
Jacksonville Alumnae Association
Samantha Daggett Malm, Eta Mu—Cal State, Sacramento
Northwest Arkansas Alumnae Association
