The Jackie Pfeiffer Memorial Award honors the special qualities Jackie brought to OWAA and into the personal lives of members. It encourages everyone to exhibit these qualities in their lives. Recipients exemplify Jackie’s genuine warmth and radiance, goodwill, helpfulness, generosity and kindness to others, especially at conference.
OWAA members and spouses are eligible.The selection committee consists of past Jackie Pfeiffer Memorial Award recipients. Before making a final selection, the selection committee consults with both the Awards Committee chair and the immediate past president.
1998 – Susan Sosin
1999 – Marty Vance
2000 – Sue Hansen
2001 – Wilmot “Wiggie” Robinson *
2003 – Gene Smith
2004 – Sheila Hunter
2005 – Ann Casada
2006 – Doris Matheny
2007 – none
2008 – Barbara Brady
2009 – Kay Richey
2010 – Joan Turner
2011 – Andrea Rhoades
2012 – Kaye Upgren
2013 – none
2014 – Debbie Flanigan
2015 – Glenn Sapir
2016 – Thayne Smith
2017 – Williams Hilts Sr.
2018 – Steven A. Griffin
2019 – Kay Morton Ellerhoff
* Deceased