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!

2024–25 (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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2024–25 (tie)

Hannah Moore

Brand Marketing & Communications Manager, Ascendo Health | Programming Volunteer, AMA Chicago

“Hannah Moore joined the Programming Committee this year and has already made a tremendous impact. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she has readily jumped into helping plan our workshops for the year. We’re grateful to have her as part of our team!”

—Karen Hatfield, Programming

Previous Honorees

2023–24 (tie)

Larissa Doucette, Communications Volunteer

Maggie Bahler Rizzio, Membership Volunteer

2022–23 (tie)

Lauren Nagys, Programming Volunteer

Nicole Tuthill, Volunteer Copywriter Manager

2021–22

Lidia Racoma Varesco, Communications Volunteer

2017–18

Lauren Goeing, Event Volunteer

2016–17

Pam Wedgeworth, MarketingTech Smart Chair

2015–16

Michele Fournier, Volunteer 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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