The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding collaboration between a school or community organization (PTO, PTA, PTSA, public library, rotary club, etc.) and a school library media specialist, which advances the role of the school library media center in the educational program of the school. Applications will be considered for collaborative endeavors carried out during the current school year.

The librarian and organization selected as the recipients of the award will be announced at the spring meeting of the Jefferson County School Media Association.

Nominations should meet the following.

Eligibility:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and have at least 18 credit hours in Library Science.
• Have at least 5 years of school library experience.
• Be an active member of Jefferson County School Media Association and Kentucky School Media Association/Kentucky Library Association.
• Hold the respect of the other Library Media Specialists, school personnel, and the public in general.

Award: Recognition and certificate at Spring Dinner Banquet.

In August 2002, the JCSMA Board made a motion to establish the “Service Award For School Administrators” Award. The Award was first presented in 2003.

2011 - Stephanie Allen - Principal, Dixie Elementary School

2010 - Mary Minyard - Principal, Young Elementary School

2009 -

2008 -

2007 - Robert Wagner - Principal, Wheatley Elementary School

2006 - Tom Wortham - Principal, Barret TMS

2005 - June Wade - Principal, Greenwood Elementary School

2004 - Timothy Hagan - Principal, Hite Elementary School

In October 1980, the JCSMA Board made a motion to establish the “Outstanding School Media Librarian” Award. The Award was first given in 1981.*

2010 - Pam Kleine-Kracht - Dunn Elementary

2009 - Theresa Mayer - Farmer Elementary

2008 - Laura Younkin - Ballard High School

2007 – Jeanie Fridell - Professional Library, JCPS

2006 – Sherry Deatrick - Southern Leadership Academy

2005 – Anne Bainbridge - St. Athanasius

2004 – Tamara Herbert - St. Gabriel

2003 - Cathy Hicks - Kentucky School For The Blind