SOROR OF THE YEAR
A soror is selected by their colleagues for their outstanding work and contribution to the chapter, whom then goes on to represent the chapter on the regional and/or national level.
Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke
2023 Soror of The Year
Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke has been selected as the 2023 Soror of the Year by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. on the local, regional and national levels. Her exemplary contributions and unwavering dedication to her chapter, the broader regional community, and the national organization have left an indelible mark on the advancement of the sorority's mission.
Throughout her service, Dr. Douglas-Cooke has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to enhancing the well-being and empowerment of women. Her initiatives have encompassed a wide array of impactful endeavors. Dr. Douglas-Cooke's multifaceted contributions also extend to her professional life, where she has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Her development of an innovative course titled "Leveraging Difference in Healthcare & Organizational Management" showcases her dedication to fostering inclusivity and leveraging diversity's positive impact on organizations' success.
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is profoundly honored to recognize Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke as the 2023 Soror of the Year. Her dedication to advancing the sorority's mission and her impactful contributions to the community at large embody the essence of leadership, empowerment, and service.








Dr. Audrey Douglas-Cooke in the Community
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Heart Health Education
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Business Month
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Soror Traning Risk Management
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Putting on the Ritz
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Voting Rights
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Scholarship & Education
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Woman Of The Year Award
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Eastern Regional Conference 2023
Previous Soror of the Year Recipients
1975 Mrs. Dorothy Bell Saddler
1976 Dr. Evelyn Sears Peevy**
1977 Mrs. Frances Johnson
1979 Mrs. Ernestine Pruden
1980 Mrs. Charlotte M. Maull
1981 Mrs. June Robinson
1982 Mrs. Jerusha Coleman
1983 Mrs. Lois Williams
1984 Mrs. Ethel B. Ward
1985 Mrs. Marjorie Langley Lee
1986 Mrs. Patricia G. White
1987 Mrs. Carolyn A. Rogers
1989 Mrs. Lula Sears Rogers**
1991 Mrs. Charlotte M. Maull**
*Regional Winner **Regional and National Winner
1993 Mrs. M. Fran Smith
1995 Mrs. Marie S. Cutler
1997 Mrs. Marjorie Langley Lee*
1999 Dr. Ruth N. Swann*
2001 Mrs. Beaulah A. Moore
2003 Mrs. E. Christina Riddick
2005 Mrs. Sharon H. Scott
2007 Ms. Carolyn M. Williams*
2009 Mrs. Gail Alexander*
2011 Ms. Cynthia C. Cheatham
2013 Mrs. Judy M. Davis*
2015 - Mrs. Mildred West
2017 - Ms. Marva McCoy
2019 - Rev. Joan M. Joseph
2021 - Mrs. Davaline A. Perry