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Program Awards |
Considered annually, the Library Friend of the Year is an individual who has in a significant manner contributed to the value and welfare of her local library, and by doing so, has increased the quality of service provided to all patrons of the library.
The Library Champion Award is given on an irregular basis to one or more non-librarian(s), particularly state legislators and other state officials, who proactively support a legislation which benefits public libraries in North Carolina.
The Benefactor’s Award is given on an irregular basis to an individual or group who has made a significant financial contribution towards the development of public library service.
Considered annually, this award is given to a North Carolina librarian, past or present, who by creativity, fidelity, leadership and professionalism, has increased the quality for library service to all patrons in their community. This award encompasses the contributions of an individual(s) over an entire career or lifetime.
Considered annually, the Library Trustee of the Year is given to a trustee, past or present, who has significantly benefitted his/her library by the strength of his/her service. This trustee has provided leadership, creativity, and inspiration while serving on the board and has contributed in a significant manner to the accomplishment of the library’s mission.
Considered annually, this award is given to a current library director who has contributed to the growth and development of their library by providing leadership, inspiration and creativity to staff, patrons, and trustees. By his or her abilities, the public library under his or her direction has succeeded in providing excellent service to their library and/or the library community.
Small: Polk County Library
Medium: Neuse Regional Library
Large: Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
Small: Transylvania County Library
Large: Henderson County Public Library
Small: Albemarle Regional Library
Medium: East Albemarle Regional Library
Large: Buncombe County Public Libraries
Medium: Randolph County Library
Large: Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
Medium: Caldwell County Public Library
Large: Forsyth County Public Library
Medium: Randolph County Library
Medium: Onslow County Public Library
Large: High Point Public Library
Granite Falls Branch, Caldwell County Public Library
W.C. Witherspoon Memorial Library, East Albemarle Regional Library
Kernersville Branch Library, Forsyth County Public Library
Macon County Public Library, Fontana Regional Library
H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, Vance County