You may remember that Anne Banning was a founder and early leader of Assistance League.

The person who wins this award exemplifies the following:

• major leadership roles,
• sustained enthusiasm,
• guidance and participation in chapter programs and activities,
• enhancement of current chapter initiative such as in the areas of membership, resource development or marketing,
• represents the chapter mission and values in the community.

Nominees for this award included:  Kathie Hafner, Kriss Stewart, Krista Ross, Cheryl McGlocklin, Beverly Charles, Angela Bear, Nancy Schaefer, Helen Clark and Nancy Lettow.

The winner of this award is a calm and steadfast presence in our midst.

A former teacher, she works so students like those in her classes have a chance to achieve to their full potential.

• She surely exemplifies the mission of Assistance League of North Coast.
• She is currently working on the Board of Directors.
• She serves on the Membership Committee paving the way for new members to become fully involved.
• She participates in Maskquerade Brigade and New Haven Boys.
• She coordinates involvement in the Senior Expo, Health Expo and Police Night Out.
• In the past she has been Marketing Chair, Footsteps Chair, Home Alone Chair, and an active member of Working Professionals, among many other roles.

This person is kind, a good listener, and always ready to lend a hand.  Our 2026 Anne Banning Award as elected by the membership goes to Fran Tovar.