The NVBA Woman of the year award
The NVBA Woman of the Year trophy is awarded to the female player who wins the most masterpoints during a calendar year playing in NVBA-sponsored events. This award is presented during the NVBA annual meeting.
Point your cursor at a name in color below to see pictures of the winners.
![Woman of the Year trophy 1](../images/Trophy - Woman of the year 1.jpg)
![Woman of the Year trophy 2](../images/Trophy - Woman of the year 2.jpg)
2017 Vonnie Lavender
2016 Helene Bauman
2015 Vonnie Lavender
2014 Mary Mudd
2013 Amanda Carter
2012 Amanda Carter
2011 Ann Lindley Duncker
2010 Helene Bauman
2009 Janet Gookin
2008 Janet Gookin
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2016 Helene Bauman
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2015 Vonnie Lavender
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2014 Mary Mudd
2013 Amanda Carter
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2012 Amanda Carter
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2011 Ann Lindley Duncker
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2010 Helene Bauman
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2009 Janet Gookin
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2008 Janet Gookin
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2007 Janet Gookin
2006 Janet Gookin
2005 Janet Gookin
2004 Janet Gookin
2003 Janet Gookin
2002 Janet Gookin
2001 Janet Gookin
2000 Janet Gookin
1999 Janet Gookin
1998 Janet Gookin
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2006 Janet Gookin
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2005 Janet Gookin
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2004 Janet Gookin
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2003 Janet Gookin
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2002 Janet Gookin
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2001 Janet Gookin
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2000 Janet Gookin
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1999 Janet Gookin
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1998 Janet Gookin
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