Roseann Smith Alperin Award
The Roseann Smith Alperin Award was established by the Junior League of Scranton to recognize an outstanding female volunteer who exhibits the heart and spirit of Roseann Smith Alperin by demonstrating the capacity to lead, motivate, and inspire others and the community she serves. The Roseann Smith Alperin Award honors an area woman who has the capacity to encourage others to make more of themselves and the community they serve.
Through this award, the award recipient has the opportunity to donate $500 to a nonprofit organization of their choice. The nonprofit organization that nominates the winning recipient also receives a $500 prize!
Congratulations Natalie O’Hara
Women in Philanthropy proudly congratulates Natalie O’Hara on receiving the Roseann Smith Alperin Award! Natalie’s dedication to philanthropy and her ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others makes her a truly deserving recipient of this honor. Congratulations, Natalie!
The recipient of the Roseann Smith Alperin Award will be presented at the Women in Philanthropy Annual Celebration on Thursday, November 7, 2024. More information about this event to follow.
Nominations are accepted online through the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s online grant portal.
Once you log in to the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s online grant portal, you will be able to submit your nomination in June each year.
Please review the instructions on the online grant portal homepage prior to creating a new account. For additional questions about creating a login, please email Grants@safdn.org.
Submit Your Nomination
The Roseann Smith Alperin Award selection committee is looking for nominees who are active volunteers and who foster excellence in volunteer service.
Learn MorePrevious Winners
Marylou Grogan
2024 Winner
Natalie O’Hara
2023 Winner
Jennifer Novak
2022 Winner
Tami Prall-Nasser
2021 Winner
Linda Robeson
2020 Winner
Amy Betts
2019 Winner
Katie Gilmartin
2018 Winner
Anne Falzett
2017 Winner
Susan Blum Connors
2016 Winner
Tara Rosencrance Atkins
2014 Winner
Michele Bannon
2013 Winner
Michele Margotta Neary
2012 Winner
Tracy Bannon
2011 Winner
Mary Belin Rhodes
2010 Winner
Kathleen Kintzer
2009 Winner
Regina Boehm
2008 Winner
Laurie Cadden
2007 Winner
Laurie Cadden
2007 Winner
Laurie Cadden
2007 Winner
Elaine Shepard
2005 Winner
Lynnie Segal
2004 Winner
Mary Ann LaPorta
2003 Winner
Ellie Axford
2002 Winner
Margaret Kovacic
2001 Winner
Gail Rees
2000 Winner
Leah Rudolph
1999 Winner
Jane Oppenheim
1998 Winner