Awarded annually to a woman exemplifying outstanding contributions to and participation in civic affairs

2022 Award

The Agnes Slosson Lewis Award dinner has been scheduled for Monday, June 27.  The League is currently taking nominations for this year's award (see nomination information below) through June 1  Inquiries can be made to Karen McNamara (secretary) at kmcnamara190 [at] gmail.com.

2019 Award

The League of Women Voters of Geneva honored Sage Gerling, City Manager of the City of Geneva with the League's 2019 Agnes Slosson Lewis Award at its annual dinner onJune 12, 2019 at the historic Stewart House on the Lochland School campus in Geneva.

The award is given in honor of Agnes Slosson Lewis, one of the region's most active suffragists and a founder of the League of Women Voters of Geneva, and the League of Women Voters of New York State. First given in 1960, the award recognizes women for leadership ability and inspiration to others, as well as broad interest in the community and good government.

Sage Gerling exemplifies those attributes. Her volunteer work in Geneva includes sustained Board leadership at the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva at the Geneva Community Center, and organizer of the Geneva Green Schools initiative. She has also dedicated her time and talents to the Girls Scouts, and to the Presbyterian Church in Geneva.

Her groundbreaking leadership and innovation in her work as the City of Geneva's Director of Neighborhood Initiatives from 2012 to 2018 is well known locally, and has made a tremendous impact on the quality of life for Geneva's residents. In 2018 she became City Manager for the City of Geneva where she continues to lead with vision and dedication.

The speaker for the evening was Deborah Hughes, President and CEO of the National Susan B. Anthony Museum and House in Rochester, NY.

ASL Nominating Form

The Agnes Slosson Lewis Award Nomination

The Agnes Slosson Lewis Award is given in honor of one of the founders of both the Geneva league and the New York State League of Women Voters. First given in 1960, the award recognizes women for leadership ability and inspiration to others as well as broad interest in the community and in good government over an extended period of time. Both volunteer and paid work experiences are considered.

Any citizen may nominate a woman who lives or serves within the area comprising the League of Women Voters of Geneva. Please include the following information with each nomination:

• Name of Nominee
• Address of Nominee
• Name(s) of Nominator(s)
• Address and Phone of Nominator(s)

In support of your nomination, please provide as much information as possible for the committee, using the following outline. Attach a separate page with the following information.

• Contributions to Civic Affairs (attach news clippings, in any)
• Demonstrated Leadership Ability
• Interest in Good Government (at any level)
• Volunteer Activities (list and describe, give approximate number of years of involvement, if possible)
• Additional Comments (please attach additional sheets if you need more space)

ASL Past Recipients

The Agnes Slosson Lewis Award is given annually to a local woman for outstanding contribution to and participation in civic affairs. Here is the list of past honorees. (Some years the award was not given.)