The NVBA Woman of the Year Award

The NVBA Woman of the Year trophy is awarded to the female player who wins the most masterpoints during a calendar year playing in NVBA-sponsored events. This award is presented during the NVBA annual meeting.

No winners were recorded for 2019 through 2024. The Board reinstated the Woman of the Year award in 2026, and the 2025 winner is listed.

Point your cursor at a name in color below to see pictures of the winners.

2025 Annie Schwartz
2018 Vonnie Lavender

2017 Vonnie Lavender

2016 Helene Bauman

2015 Vonnie Lavender

2014 Mary Mudd
2013 Amanda Carter

2012 Amanda Carter

2011 Ann Lindley Duncker

2010 Helene Bauman

2009 Janet Gookin

2008 Janet Gookin

2007 Janet Gookin

2006 Janet Gookin

2005 Janet Gookin

2004 Janet Gookin

2003 Janet Gookin

2002 Janet Gookin

2001 Janet Gookin

2000 Janet Gookin

1999 Janet Gookin

1998 Janet Gookin