Shanon Marks was member of the 1998 Provisional class, who was tragically murdered during that year. Everyone who knew Shanon Marks was impressed by her inner and outer beauty, caring attitude and leadership qualities. The JLC began this ward in 1998 as a tribute to Shannon’s spirit and dedication to her community. The Shanon Marks Outstanding New Member Award is selected by the New Member Leadership Team and is awarded to an outstanding New Member who has made noticeable contributions within a committee, project, fundraiser or within the New Member training course.

• 2025 Rose O’Deens
• 2024 Jennifer White
• 2023 Rachel Romer
• 2022 Maddie Russell
• 2021 Holly Dahmus
• 2020 Clair Castro
• 2019 Nicki Beckett
• 2018 Danielle Bell
• 2017 Byrd Bergeron
• 2016 Cecilia Boldrini
• 2015 Liz Fry
• 2014 Susan Van Vleet
• 2013 Haley Titus
• 2012 Kari Kerns
• 2011 Krista Braun
• 2010 Megan Stacey
• 2009 Beth Baldner
• 2008 Tracey Conrad
• 2007 Nancy VanEpps
• 2006 Shannon Glass
• 2005 Kim Wical
• 2004 Carrie Van Pelt
• 2003 Rose Alcorn
• 2002 Christy Rollyson
• 2001 Heidi Shepherd
• 2000 Shannon Newhouse
• 1999 Kathryn Cascella
• 1998 Kelly Tassos