2015 I Love My Librarian Award Winners
Congratulations to the 10 winners of the 2015 I Love My Librarian Award! Thank you to all the library supporters who sent in nominations.
2015 recipients were selected for their dedicated public service and the valuable role they play in our nation’s communities in transforming lives through education.
More than 1300 library patrons submitted detailed stories regarding how their librarian had an impact on their communities and lives.
Questions? Email Megan McFarlane, Campaign Coordinator, American Library Association, mmcfarlane@ala.org.
Diane Brown
New Haven Free Public Library, Stetson Branch
New Haven, Connecticut
Transformed the library into a true community center by hosting cultural and educational events
Doug Campbell
Willis Library, University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
Meets students where they are and then challenges them to be more
Doug Campbell nomination (PDF)
Sylvia Cieply
Otto A. Fischer School Library, Orange County Juvenile Hall
Orange, California
Brings a love of reading and lifelong learning to incarcerated youth
Sylvia Cieply nomination (PDF)
Dona J. Helmer
College Gate Elementary School
Anchorage, Alaska
Provides an invaluable hands-on approach to learning that opens up new worlds for students
Dona J. Helmer nomination (PDF)
Courtney Kincaid
Hood County Library
Granbury, Texas
Inspired a community coalition to fight for the freedom to read
Courtney Kincaid nomination (PDF)
Leslie D. Koch
Armstrong Elementary School
Eastover, North Carolina
Transformed an outdated school library into a welcoming hub and worked tirelessly to improve the reading scores of students
Leslie D. Koch nomination (PDF)
April Roy
Kansas City Public Library, Lucile H. Bluford Branch
Kansas City, Missouri
Transformed the library into a bustling community center emphasizing literacy, health and wellness
Elizabeth G. Rumery
Avery Point Campus Library, University of Connecticut
Groton, Connecticut
Opened the doors of the academic library to low income citizens in her community to show that education and the dream of a college degree are for everyone
Elizabeth G. Rumery nomination (PDF)
Dr. Christopher A. Shaffer
Troy University
Troy, Alabama
Created a culture of understanding and global awareness for students through partnerships with local, national and international organizations
Dr. Christopher A. Shaffer nomination (PDF)
Shugana Williams
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston Campus
Perkinston, Mississippi
Engaging students with programs and services that support individual opportunity and community progress
Shugana Williams nomination (PDF)
