The Junior League of Austin named top League
in Association of Junior Leagues International 

This May, the Junior League of Austin (JLA) was recognized with three prestigious awards at the 2025 Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) Annual Conference held in Orlando, Florida—including the organization’s highest honor, the Excellence Award. This international recognition celebrates JLA’s outstanding performance across leadership development, community impact, inclusion and belonging, membership engagement, and philanthropy, all core elements of the Junior League mission.

In addition to the Excellence Award, JLA received two other international recognitions at this year’s conference:

• The Leadership Development Award for comprehensive, mission-aligned training programs that prepare members to lead both within the League and across the broader non-profit sector.
• The Sustainer Connection Award for an intentional, intergenerational approach to engaging Sustaining Members in leadership, mentorship, and service.

“We are truly honored by this monumental recognition. From our record-breaking A Christmas Affair® to revamped recruitment, robust leadership bootcamps, and communications innovations—it’s incredible to see the impact these efforts have had and to have these efforts recognized,” said Courtney Dickey, 2024–2025 President of the Junior League of Austin. “We thank AJLI for this recognition and strive to continue to meet the high standards set by our fellow Junior Leagues across the world.” 

These awards reflect JLA’s strong commitment to empowering women, building community, and leading with purpose. Most importantly, they recognize the dedication of JLA members in leaving a lasting impression on the Central Texas community.