The MHSAA Women In Sports Leadership Award is presented each year by the Representative Council. The Council considers the achievements of women coaches, officials, and athletic administrators affiliated with the MHSAA who show exemplary leadership capabilities and positive contributions to athletics.
Past WISL Award Recipients
2022
Lori Hyman, Livonia Stevenson - Story
2021
Dorene Ingalls - Story
2020
Nikki Norris - Story
2019
Kris Isom - Story
2018
Meg Seng - Story
2017
Dottie Davis - Story
2016
Betty Wroubel - Story
2015
Jean LaClair, Bronson - Story
2014
Teri Reyburn, DeWitt - Story
2013
Barbara Beckett, Traverse City - Story
2012
Janet Gillette, Comstock Park - Story
2011 - Story
Ellen Pugh, West Branch
Patti Tibaldi, Traverse City
2010
Gina Mazzolini, East Lansing - Story
2009 - Story
Gail Ganakas, Flint
Deb Van Kuiken, Holly
2008
Jane Bos, Grand Rapids - Story
2007
Jen Sander, Warren Woods - Story
2006
Melanie Miller, Lansing - Story
2005
Barbara Redding, Capac - Story
2004
Kathy Vruggink Westdorp, Forest Hills - Story
2003
Nancy Clark, Flint - Story
2002
Sue Barthold, East Kentwood - Story
2001
Sue Martin, Perry - Story
2000
Pat Richardson, Grass Lake - Story
1999
Kathy McGee, Flint Powers Catholic - Story
1998
Karen Leinaar, Delton-Kellogg - Story
1997
Delores Elswick, Detroit Renaissance
1996
Cheryl Amos-Helmicki, Berkley
1995
Jane Bennett, Ann Arbor Huron
1994
Brenda Gatlin, Detroit Cass Tech
1993
Anite Jo Lake, Grosse Pointe South
1992
Patricia Ashby, Scotts
1991
Diane Laffey, Harper Woods Regina
1990
Carol Seavoy, L'Anse