Volunteer of the Year

Volunteers are the fabric of the AMA Chicago community, making our programming, networking and career advancement possible for each member and guest. We are the largest AMA chapter in the country, and our outstanding volunteers keep our entire community connected and engaged. This year we have a tie for Volunteer of the Year: Thank you, Larissa Doucette and Maggie Bahler Rizzio, for your exceptional service to our Chicago marketing community and the chapter!

2023–24 (tie)

Larissa Doucette

Director of Marketing & Communications, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy | Communications Volunteer, AMA Chicago

“Larissa Doucette is a valuable member of AMA Chicago’s Communications Committee, regularly crafting copy for our social posts. Over the past four months, Larissa has headed our BrandSmart Conference communications efforts, managing the content calendar and drafting posts. Her professionalism and dedication were influential in ensuring BrandSmart 2024 was a success. Thank you, Larissa!”—Suky Lawlor, Director, Communications Committee

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2023–24 (tie)

Maggie Bahler Rizzio

Communications Manager, Archdiocese of Chicago, Roman Catholic Church | Membership Volunteer, AMA Chicago

“Maggie has been a true AMA Chicago connector. From her past board tenure to her consistent volunteerism on the Membership Committee, she is truly a gem! Her continued dedication and unmatched enthusiasm have been contagious—encouraging so many to become involved in the Chapter. Thank you, Maggie, for all that you do!” —Lauren Banks Arnold, VP Membership

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2022–23

Lauren Nagys

Global Marketing Manager, Smalley | Programming Volunteer, AMA Chicago

“Lauren Nagys always shows up with enthusiasm and a smile for our committee calls. She was instrumental in securing our speakers for this year’s CMO Forum. Lauren delivers on her promises and is not afraid to simply reach out and ask potential speakers if they would like to present even if she doesn’t have a connection. I am so glad she is part of our programming committee.” —Michelle Robin, VP, Programming

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2022–23

Nicole Tuthill

Social Media Coordinator, StudioNorth | Copywriter Manager, AMA Chicago

“Nicole Tuthill has been a diligent contributor of her excellent copywriting skills to the communications committee for more than two years. She has recently stepped up to become the group’s copywriter manager and has already shown strong leadership skills. Her dedication and talent are greatly appreciated by the AMA Chicago, and we are delighted to nominate Nicole as our Volunteer of the Month.” —Karolyn Raphael, VP, Communications

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Previous Honorees

2021–22

Lidia Racoma VarescoCommunications Volunteer

2017–18

Lauren Goeing, Event Volunteer

2016–17

Pam WedgeworthMarketingTech Smart Chair

2015–16

Michele FournierVolunteer Coordinator

2014–15

Tammy DeMarco2014 BrandSmart Chair

2013–14

Jennifer GladstoneHead of SIG: Marketing

2012–13

Paul StarkNational AMA Volunteer of the Year

2012–13

Sarah WitzigCommunications / Membership

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