NSGC has many members who are actively engaged in supporting our mission. The individuals below have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the Society and the profession of genetic counseling.
2021 Recipients
Natalie Weissberger Paul National Achievement Award
June A. Peters, MS, CGC, LMFT
New Leader Award
Austin Bland, MS, CGC
Leader in Diversity & Inclusion
Michelle Takemoto, MS CGC
Strategic Leader Award
Vivian Pan, MS CGC
Outstanding Volunteer Award
Lauren Ryan, MS LCGC
Leader in Cultural Advocacy Award
Grace-Ann Fasaye, ScM CGC
NSGCares Community Engagement Award
Sarah Hunt, MSc, CGC
Natalie Weissberger Paul National Achievement Award
- 2020 Barbara W. Harrison
- 2019 Vickie Venne
- 2018 Cindy E. Soliday
- 2017 Linda Robinson
- 2016 Beth B. Crawford
- 2015 Barbara Bernhardt
- 2014 Barbara Bowles Biesecker
- 2013 Robert G. Resta
- 2012 Joan H. Marks
- 2011 Wendy R. Uhlmann
- 2010 Bonnie Baty
- 2009 Maureen Smith
- 2008 Nancy Callanan
- 2007 Robin Bennett
- 2006 Debra Lochner Doyle
- 2005 Joseph McInerney
- 2004 Diane Baker
- 2003 Bonnie LeRoy
- 2002 Elsa Reich
- 2001 Luba Djurdjnovic
- 2000 Ed Kloza
- 1999 Betsey Gettig
- 1998 Audrey Heimler
- 1997 Virginia Corson
- 1996 Deborah Eunpu
- 1995 Anne Walker
- 1994 Beth Fine
Leader in Diversity & Inclusion Award
Leader in Cultural Advocacy Award
International Leader Award
- 2017 Marion McAllister
- 2016 Mercy Y. Laurino
- 2014 Alexandra J. Obregon-Tito
- 2013 Jehannine C. Austin
- 2010 Rawan Awwad
- 2010 Janice Edwards
- 2009 Elizabeth Gettig
- 2008 Clara Gaff
New Leader Award
Strategic Leader Award
Outstanding Volunteer Award
- 2020 Erin M. Miller
- 2019 Melanie Hardy
- 2018 Rachel Mills
- 2017 Kate Wilson
- 2016 Colleen Caleshu
- 2015 Gillian Hooker
- 2015 Emily Edelman
- 2014 Kami Schneider
- 2014 Heather Zierhut
- 2013 Mary E. Freivogel
- 2012 Joy Larsen Haidle
- 2012 Leigha Senter-Jamieson
- 2011 Shanna Gustafson
- 2011 Amy Curry Sturm
- 2010 Susan Hahn
- 2010 Shannan DeLany Dixon
- 2009 Sarah Jane Noblin
- 2009 Wendy Uhlmann
- 2008 Leslie Cohens
- 2008 Jennifer Farmer
Cultural Competency Award
Regional Leadership Awards
| Year |
Region I |
Region II |
Region III |
| 2007 |
Stephanie Brewster |
Kathleen Valverde |
Courtney Rowell |
| 2006 |
Lori Ann Correia |
Joan Scott |
Troy Becker |
| 2005 |
Kristen Mahoney Shannon |
Janice L. Berliner |
Susan Estabrooks Hahn |
| 2004 |
Beth Rosen-Sheidley |
Vivian Weinblatt |
Dan Riconda |
| 2003 |
Kristen Niendorf |
June Peters |
Elizabeth Melvin |
| 2002 |
Kathryn Spitzer Kim |
Karen Greendale |
Vickie Hannig |
| 2001 |
Barbara Lerner |
Melissa Lenihan |
Andy Faucett |
| 2000 |
Katherine Schneider |
Lavanya Misra |
Janice Edwards |
| 1999 |
Alison Warner |
Barbara Bernhardt |
Nancy Callanan |
| 1998 |
Janet Rosenfield |
Ann CM Smith |
Nancy Adams |
| 1997 |
Dale Lea |
Judith Benkendorf |
Ron Cadle |
| 1996 |
Miriam DiMaio |
Lorraine Suslak |
Shane Palmer |
| 1995 |
Ed Kloza |
Elisa Reich |
Stephanie Smith |
| 1994 |
Beth Balkite |
Rosalie Goldberg |
Lisa Amacker North |
| Year |
Region IV |
Region V |
Region VI |
| 2007 |
Becky Butler |
Karen Heller |
Michelle Fox |
| 2006 |
Heather Hampel |
Vickie Venne |
Sylvia Au |
| 2005 |
Judy Miller |
Cathy Wicklund |
Kathleen Blazer |
| 2004 |
Maureen Smith |
Aimee Tucker Williams |
Karen Wcislo |
| 2003 |
Ann Boldt |
Kristine Courtney |
Debra Lochner Doyle |
| 2002 |
Leslie Cohen |
Jeffrey Shaw |
Stefanie Uhrich |
| 2001 |
Beth Billings |
Christine Miller |
Barb Pettersen |
| 2000 |
Mary Ahrens |
Sarah Richter Cox |
Cindy Soliday |
| 1999 |
Debra Collins |
Jacqueline Hecht |
Liz Stierman |
| 1998 |
Nancy Warren |
Joy Redman |
Kerry Silvey |
| 1997 |
Carol Christianson |
Amy Cronister |
Susie Ball |
| 1996 |
Wendy Uhlmann |
Bonnie Baty |
Bill Herbert |
| 1995 |
Amy Lemke |
Pat Ward |
Robin Bennett |
| 1994 |
Melonie Michelson |
Christine Barth |
Bob Resta |