The awards recognize extraordinary commitment and service within the Sidwell Friends Community.

Spring is a time for growth and renewal—and also for appreciation. Each year, the School celebrates Sidwell Friends community members with the Newmyer Awards. Recipients of these meaningful awards are parents and alumni who “have made the greatest contribution over a sustained period of time to the values of Sidwell Friends and the life of the School community.” The Newmyer Young Alumni Service Award recognizes a young alumni’s sustained commitment to volunteer service, and a contribution is made to a nonprofit organization of the recipient’s choice.

2025 Newmyer Award Recipients

Cathy Lee ’88, P ’25 

Cathy Lee has played an active role in shaping the curriculum for the Sidwell Friends Leadership Academy alongside Athletic Director Michael Square. The SF Leadership Academy was established as an endowed program in 2021 to focus on leadership development for student athletes. Annually, up to 100 students participate.

Jill Wiley White and Burton White P ’21, ’22, ’25 

Through their commitment to the Parents Association and the Athletics Committee, Jill and Burton White have exemplified outstanding volunteerism, leadership, and dedication to the Sidwell Friends community, enriching the school experience for students, families, and staff alike.

Caroline Friedman P ’24, ’26 

Caroline Friedman is a dedicated and engaged member of the Sidwell Friends parent community, serving in a variety of leadership roles across multiple divisions—from helping to navigate the unique challenges of the pandemic to playing a key role in revitalizing the Parents Association Parent Peer Group.

Nina Goodman P ’22, ’25 

In her multiple leadership roles in the Parents Association, including division and committee clerk, Nina Goodman exemplifies the multifaceted spirit of Sidwell parents, showing that engagement is not limited to a single interest—whether in the arts or athletics. Most notably, she has been the driving force behind ArtRageous, Sidwell’s all-school arts celebration.

Dorothy Moss Williams P ’25, ’27

Dedicated to ensuring that Sidwell Friends continues to provide students with inspiring artistic experiences that foster a deeper appreciation for the creative arts, Dorothy Moss Williams has made a lasting impact on the Parents Association including playing an instrumental role in supporting the Daryl Reich Rubenstein Guest Artist Program and organizing School-related events at the National Portrait Gallery.

Newmyer Young Alumni Service Award 

Oliver Stabbe ’14

Oliver Stabbe started volunteering at a young age and recalls a focus of service throughout his time at Sidwell Friends. He is a staunch advocate for the deaf community for which he has collaborated with multiple organizations to help build a future that acknowledges diversity, confronts inequity, and works toward justice. As a California State Policy Advocate for Deaf  Hope, he has worked on various initiatives such as developing and carrying out a multidisciplinary strategy to combat access disparities in court for deaf survivors of domestic violence.

The annual Newmyer Awards were established in 1975 as a tribute to the years of remarkable volunteerism of Ginger and Jimmie Newmyer ’37. Click here to view photos from the 2025 Newmyer Awards Celebration. 

Heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 award winners.