Spirit of Ruth Award
Recognize a Fellow Alumna – Spirit of Ruth Award
The Spirit of Ruth Award was created to recognize Sigma Alpha Alumnae who
embody the spirit of Ruth through active involvement, leadership, and commitment
to the field of agriculture.
Recipients of this award demonstrate the ideals of Sigma Alpha by living the four
pillars: Scholarship, Leadership, Fellowship, and Service in their personal and/or
professional lives.
Nomination Information
Nomination Open
Nomination Close
Number of Awards
August 1st, 2026
September 30, 2026
Two (one per Ignite Conference)
Requirements
- Must be able to attend one Ignite Conference (travel, accommodations and registration will be provided)
- Sigma Alpha Alumna in good standing
- Must demonstrate the four pillars in personal and/or professional life
- Preference will be given to alumnae aged 30 years old or older to promote the lifelong bonds of sisterhood
- Actively involved in agriculture in a personal or professional capacity
2026 Recipients:
Laurie Hueneke, Delta
Gena Perry, Alpha Omicron
2025 Recipients:
Avery LeFils, Beta Gamma
Shelby Cross, Beta Theta
Nancy Bormann, Delta
2024 Recipients:
Brenda (Meyers) Sellers, Delta
Kate Link, Gamma
Kelly Kundratic, Chi
Kayla Blake, Beta Eta
2023 Recipients:
Linsey Liebig Carter, Kappa
Jessica Kiesling, Delta
Kelly Lawler, Alpha Iota
Charlotte “Charley” Maxwell, Pi
2022 Recipients:
Shannon Boswell, Chi
April Burg Vollherbst, Alpha Kappa
Sydney White, Chi
2021 Recipients:
Lisa McCutcheon, Chi
Casey Hushon, Pi
Lisa Campion Sullivan, Gamma
2020 Recipients:
Kim Stassen Neumann, Upsilon
Rachel Hickerson, Alpha Iota
Caitlin Cox, Beta Kappa
Monica Pase Maxwell, Chi
2019 Recipients:
Jennifer Chandler Gish, Alpha Upsilon
Michelle Wall, Upsilon
Michaele Wiegert, Beta
Elizabeth Pugh Farrell, Alpha Theta
2018 Recipients:
Jessica Smith Campbell, Alpha
Mary Masch Martineau, Alpha Pi
Melea Reicks Licht, Delta
Shelley Armour, Beta Alpha
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I love Sigma Alpha for the opportunities it has given me to collaborate and achieve with empowering female leaders.
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I love Sigma Alpha because every one is so supportive and passionate. There is nothing better than seeing other sisters making a difference and striving to be their best
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I love the adventures that my friendships made in Sigma Alpha have taken me on!
