Junior League of Seattle Sustainer Sue Mecklenburg receives the 2026 AJLI Mary Harriman Community Leadership Award for her lifelong leadership and community impact.

The Junior League of Seattle gathered at the Washington Athletic Club for the May 2026 General Membership Meeting and Celebration, recognizing exceptional member achievements, community leadership, and the close of another impactful League year. The evening honored award recipients, welcomed new members, celebrated the legacy of Honorary Member Halinka Wodzicki, and marked the official leadership transition to incoming JLS President Rebecca Dolan. Read highlights from this inspiring evening of service, leadership, and community impact.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, several members of the Junior League of Seattle’s Board of Directors had the honor of meeting with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to receive an official proclamation recognizing Junior League of Seattle’s Find the Good Day, which will be celebrated on September 18

The Annual Sustainer Cocktail Party held at the Seattle Yacht Club on June 24, 2025, was a fun-filled evening with members reconnecting over food, drinks, and a beautiful view.  JLS President, Michelle Schoonover, shared how her attendance at her first Sustainer Cocktail Party led her to go back to active status and apply for the President role.  We are so glad she made that commitment.

Celebrating a Remarkable Year: Highlights from the Junior League of Seattle May 2025 Celebration

On Tuesday, May 20, more than 100 members of the Junior League of Seattle (JLS) gathered at the historic Swedish Club to commemorate the closing of the 2024-2025 League Year. The annual May Celebration was a vibrant evening filled with reflection, recognition, and inspiration as we honored the incredible work of our members and looked forward to an exciting future.

Happy Holidays from the Junior League of Seattle! As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members, donors, and the extended community who make our mission possible.