Samantha Susi
Vice President of Customer Success, AiPRL Assist | Membership Volunteer, AMA Chicago
“Sam Susi is one of our inspiring volunteer leaders and goes above and beyond in everything she does. Her work on our recent member party is a perfect example. From planning to execution, her dedication helped make it a huge success. What sets Sam apart is her consistent commitment to AMA Chicago. She brings positivity, energy, and a can-do spirit to every meeting, project, and event. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her leadership inspires everyone around her. We’re lucky to have her in our community!” Lana Johnson, VP Membership
Meghan Konrad
Sr. Strategist – B2B Marketing, Media & Sales Enablement, Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. | Membership Volunteer, AMA Chicago
“Meghan Konrad is a recent addition to the Membership Committee and has made her mark already! She is creative and brings exciting, effective ideas to the table. We looked to Meghan to help design a new twist on our usual pre-event networking. Meghan developed — and executed — a lively, engaging session where participants could easily opt in upon arrival at the event. Feedback was very positive and we will continue to use this model. Thank you, Meghan, for your enthusiasm, strategic thinking and willingness to jump right in! Bravo.” —Maggie Bahler Rizzio, VP of Membership, AMA Chicago
Previous Honorees
2024–25 (tie)
Larissa Doucette, Communications Volunteer
Hanna Moore, Programming Volunteer
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 DeMarco, 2014 BrandSmart Chair
2013–14
Jennifer Gladstone, Head of SIG: Marketing
2012–13
Paul Stark, National AMA Volunteer of the Year
2012–13
Sarah Witzig, Communications / Membership
Volunteer of the Month
Each month, the chapter recognizes a volunteer who has gone above and beyond to make a meaningful impact on member value through skill- or relationship-building.