Nevada Library Association - Handbook Awards

Nevada Library Association Handbook

Board of Trustees
Appointed Officers & Standing Committees

Awards

HISTORY
The Nevada Library Association's first constitution provided for honorary membership for "persons who have rendered important service to library interests or to the cause of education in general," and this continued to be an option until the bylaws were revised in 1977. In 1963, the board decided to begin awarding "Librarian of the Year" and "Trustee of the Year" but these were apparently dropped after 1967, and replaced, at that time, with a more general "Special Citation." In 1978 Awards became a standing committee and in early 1979, the board established the "Dorothy McAlinden Award" for outstanding service to, or on behalf of, the association, which is rendered by a member who is not a professional library employee. It carries a stipend of $100.00.

Since that time in 1986 the "Librarian of the Year" and "Trustee of the Year" awards have been reinstated.

Chairperson

1988, Billie Mae Polson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
1989, Jan Louch, Douglas County Library
1990, Marsha Haaser, Incline Middle School
1991, Chuck Manley, Washoe County Library
1992, Carroll, Gardner, Henderson District Public Library
1993, Sharon Allen, Humboldt County Library
1994, Doug Henderson, Las Vegas Library
1995, Sally Kinsey, Washoe County Library
1996, Barbara Mathews, Churchill County Library
1997, Robbie Nickel, Sage Elementary School
1998, Janet Pozarski, Peavine Branch Library
1999, Susan Graf, North Las Vegas Library District
2000, Jeannette M. Moore, Elko Lander Eureka County
2001-2002, Pam Zehnder, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District/ North Las Vegas
2003, Barbara Mathews, Churchill County Library
2004-2007, Nancy Hutchinson, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
2011, Lucy Bouldin, Storey County Library
2012-2013, Kimberly Clanton-Green, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
2014-present, Marcela Chiarandini, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Awards

Honorary Life Members

Mrs. Constance C. Collins
Mrs. C. Normal Cromwell
Archie Cross
James J. Hill
Mrs, Virginia Richardson
1959, Mrs. Perry Hayden
Mrs. Chester A. Paterson
1963, Mrs. Clarabelle D. Decker
Arthur Wagstaff
Alice Lohse
Joseph J. Shubert
1965, Mrs. Marguerite Lyman
Dr. Hyrum Plaas
1966, Mrs. Byrd Sawyer
Anne Lucas
1968, David W. Heron
Mrs. Alice Hicks
Mr. Carroll Russell
Carl F. Janish
1969, Phyllis Dalton
1970, Mildred J. Heyer
1971, Mrs. Amelia Davis
Mrs. Ruth Gallagher
Mrs. Grace Brown
1972, Mrs. Aileen DeRuff Fiore
Mrs. Phyllis Dalton
Mrs. Mary Sebbas
1978, Barbara Mauseth
1982, Mr. Robert Anderl
1986, Stefan B. Moses
1991, Jack Gardner
2002, Larry Tinker
2008, Nancy Cummings, Duncan McCoy, Joan Kerschner-Tinker, Daniel L. Walters
2012, Laura Oki

Special Citation

1968, Barbara J. Mauseth, Billie Mae Polson, Elizabeth Johnson
1970, Clarence L. Boyd
1972, Mrs. Thomasine Kleffen, Mrs. Mary Noyes, Mrs. Yvonne Saddler
1973, Nancy Cummings
1975, William Ludwig
1975, Ione Minister
1976, Helen Luce
1977, Robert G. Anderl
1978, Martha Gould, Joan Kerschner, Dorothy Rice
1979, Barbara J. Mauseth
1979, William E. Andrews
1980, Joyce Ball,Robin Barker, Ruthie Gallagher, Hazel Potter
1981, Andrew Grose
1982, Nancy Hudson
1983, Alice Lohse
1984, Dorothy Winter
1985, Jim Gibson, Martha Gould, Charles Hunsberger, Harry Reid
1986, Hailie Gunn
1987, Martha Gould
1988, Bonnie Buckley
1988, Jean Bundy
1990, Keith Lyons
1991, Hailie Gunn
1994, Nancy French
1995, Salley Kinsey
1997, Jan Louch
1997, Ellen Guerricagotia
1998. Juanita Karr, Sam Lewis, M. Scott Mathews, Dorothy McAlinden,
1999, Larry Tinker, Tracie Barkhuff, Fred Warren, Senator Bernice Mathews, Frankie Lukasko, Ross Follett, Anita Laruy
2000, Barrick Goldstrike
2002, Computer Aided Literacy in Libraries, LVCCLD
2003, Jeanne Sloan (Churchill County Library)
2004, Dr, Kinda Young (Clark County School District)
2005, Susan Williams (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), Ann Jarrell (U.S. Courts Law Library-Las Vegas), W. Reed Scull (University of Nevada, Reno), Bob Crowell, Bob Harmon, Martha Gould, Frankie Lukasko, Millie Syring, Joan Zenan
2006, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's ILS Implementation Team, NSLA Database Team, Hispanic Outreach Team, Tina Frolund (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), Kim Russell (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), Henderson District Public Libraries, Shari Buck (North Las Vegas Library District)
2007, Quest Lakes (Silver City Volunteer Library), Barrick Goldstrike (Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System), Leo Segura (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), George Stephanos (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), Judi Fioti (LasVegas-Clark County Library District)
2008, Joan Vaughan (Henderson District Public Libraries)
2009, Stephen Rice (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2010, Friends of Henderson Libraries, Chris Britsch (Support Services Department, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), Nancy Hutchinson (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2012, Joy Gunn, Henderson Libraries
2013, Cyrus Ford, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Hope Williams, Nevada State Library and Archives
2014, Joy Gunn, Henderson Libraires
2017, Jenny Gomez, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Librarian of the Year

1963, Mrs. Lydia Malcolm
1964, Mrs. Dora Witt
1965, Mrs. Olive Beate
1966, Mrs. Mildred J. Heyer
1967, Mrs. Mary Sebbas
1986, Joe J. Anderson
1987, Hailie Gunn
1988, Charles Hunsberger
1989, Carroll Gardner
1991, Sharon Allen
1994, Ann Langevin
1995, Judy Vaughan
1997, Monteira Hightower
1998, Billie Mae Polson
1999, Sue Kendall
2000, Chuck Manley
2002, Linda Deacy
2003, Joan Vaughan (Henderson District Public Libraries)
2004, Nancy Ledeboer (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2005, Rob Morss (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2006, Arnie Maurins (Wahoe County Public Library)
2007, Laura Oki (Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System)
2008, Ellen Fockler (Washoe County School District)
2009, Tom Fay (Henderson District Public Libraries)
2010, Jim Hayes (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2012, Arlene Caruso, Henderson Libraries & Sara Jones, Carson City Library
2013, Jeanne Goodrich, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
2014, Ted Chodock, College of Southern Nevada
2015, Forrest Lewis, North Las Vegas Library District
2016, Soraya Silverman-Montano, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
2017, Sena Lloyd, Carson City Library

Trustee of the Year

1965, Alan Thorpe
1966, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson
1967, Mrs. Ruthe Gallagher
1986, John R. Sinkey
1987, (Clark) Danny Lee
1988, Jan Evans
1989, Charles Stottlemeyer
1991, (Clark) Danny Lee
1994, Diana Wilson
1995, Keith Lockard
1997, Shirley Harlan
1998, Bruce T. Beesley
1999, Kathy Baughman
1999, Anthony "D" Campbell
1999, Lori Merrell
2000, Michael Blanchard
2001, Leonard Smith
2003, Bud Fujii (Washoe County Library System)
2004, Ricki Barlow (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2005, Verlia Davis-Hoggard (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2006, Tim Wong (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District)
2007, Carol Madsen (Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System)
2010, Colleen Bell (Henderson Lirbraries Board of Trustees)

Special Awards

1952, Service League of Las Vegas, "Award for Outstanding Library Service"
1965, Mrs. Alice Lohse, "Friends of Libraries"
1972, Fleischmann Foundation, "Distinguished Award" (Award not publicized by request)
1981, Tom Kendall
1987, Special Commendation to state legislators: Sue Wagner, Marvin Sedway, Bill Raggio, Don Mello, Joe Dini, Jan Evans
1987, Special Letter to Retiring Personnel: Dora Witt, Virgina Rule, Ruth Donovan
1989, Dr. Nelden Mathews-Superintendent, Lincoln County School District, Hawkins Foundation, Dee Gold Mining
1991, J. D. Long, Elko
2009, Denise Gerdes, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, "President's Award"
2010, Jeanette Hammons, Elko County Public Library and Past President, "President's Award"
2010, Wendy Startkweather, UNLV Libraries, "Lifetime Achievement Award"
2012, Laura Oki, Elko-Eureka-Lander County Library System, "Lifetime Achievement Award"
2012, Barbara Matthews, formerly of the Churchill County Library, "Past President's Award"

Dorothy McAlinden Award

1979, Dorothy McAlinden
1981, Linda Leong
1982, Carol Madsen
1989, Ann Schiechl
1991, Dianne Varnon
1997, Sylvia Bartak
1998, Diane Canfield
1999, Carolyn Wilcox
2000, Laura Oki
2002, Joanne Ross
2003, Gail Veater, Nevada State Library and Archives
2005, Paddy Harrigan, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
2006, Jason Adams (Washoe County Library District)
2007, Lisa Gibson (Las Vegas-Clark County District)
2008, Florica Hagendorn (Henderson District Public Libraries)
2009, Pam Peterson (Nevada State Library and Archives)
2014, Judith Simon, Nevada State Council on Libraries and Literacy

Certificate of Special Appreciation

1983, Jeanne Goodrich
1983, Dick Rhyno
1987, Chuck Manley
1987, Joan Kerschner
1988, Elizabeth Sturm
2008, Debbie Hamilton (Las Vegas-Clark County Library District), Nichole Steventon (Robert Mitchell Elementary School), Laurie Orton (Henderson District Public Libraries), Sandy Marz (Washoe County Law Library

Library Pride Award

1994, Allan B. Fleming, Las Vegas Review Journal
1994, Christian Kolnerg, Las Vegas Review Journal
1995, Washoe County citizens
1997, Judge Michael Gibbons

AWARDS CRITERIA
At the October 12, 1989, executive board meeting, the following statements and criteria were approved:
a.) The Librarian of the Year and the Trustee of the Year are formally accepted as the most important and valued of the NLA awards. The Special Citation Award follows them.

b.) The criteria for the Special Citation is adapted for the Librarian of the Year Award and that parts of the Special Citation Awards criteria be retained as applicable to that award.

Librarian of the Year Criteria:
For constructive accomplishments toward the advancement and extension of library service and the development of sound library policies; creative and effective interpretation of the library on a regional, local or national level;
For notable activity in library legislation, recruitment, statewide planning, published writings, outstanding participation in NLA, ALA, MPLA, Friends of the Library, etc.;

For broadened scope of service to the community, specialized services to children, young adults, senior citizens, the handicapped, etc.;

For an outstanding contribution to library education, library techniques, library building, library management, establishment or organization of a new library or library system, or expansion and revitalization of an established library system or library;

For a substantial financial assistance or endowment.

Special Citation Award Criteria:
For constructive accomplishments toward the advancement and extension of library service and the development of sound library policies or the creative and effective interpretation of the library on a local or state level;

For praiseworthy activity in library legislation, recruitment, statewide planning, published writings, outstanding participation in NLA, ALA, MPLA, Friends of the Library, etc.;

For broadened scope of service to the community, specialized services to children, young adults, senior citizens, the handicapped, etc.;

For a praiseworthy contribution to library education, library techniques, library building, library management, establishment of a new library or library system or expansion and revitalization of an established library or library system;

For a substantial financial assistance or endowment.

Dorothy McAlinden Award Criteria:
For outstanding service to, or on behalf of, the association which is rendered by a member who is not a professional library employee.

In order for the Librarian of the Year award and the Trustee of the Year award to be given, the nominee(s) must be current members of the Nevada Library Association. These awards are meant to recognize a member of the Association who has demonstrated outstanding contributions both as a member of NLA and as a member of the Library community.

In order for a librarian or a trustee to receive a Special Citation award they must be current members of the Nevada Library Association. These awards are meant to recognize a member of the Association who has demonstrated meritorious service both as a member NLA and as a member of the Library community. Special citations may also be given to nonmembers such as Friends, Legislators, Businessmen, etc. who because of their support for libraries and/or monetary contributions deserve recognition by the Association. In the case of nonmembers who receive a Special Citation, the award recipient also receives a one year free membership to encourage their continued participation in the Association.

The Dorothy McAlinden Award is given to a member of the Association for outstanding service by someone who is not a professionally degreed person.

PURPOSE AND DUTIES

The president appoints a member of the Association to serve as the Awards Chairperson.
The Awards Chairperson along with the president, president-elect and the past president make up the Awards chairperson committee. In the event that one or more of them is nominated for an award, the president appoints replacement(s) to the committee from the list of past presidents, starting with the most recent and working back.
The Awards chairperson solicits nominations from the membership as a whole by publishing an article and the awards criteria in the May/June issue of the Nevada Libraries. The article should also include a copy of the nomination form. The Awards chairperson also solicits nominations from the Board.
Nominations must be submitted in writing to the Awards chairperson or one of the other members of the Awards committee by the last Friday in August prior to the Annual Conference. Late nominations will be returned to the person making the nomination. Late nominations may be resubmitted in the next calendar year.
The Awards committee reviews the slate of nominees submitted, verifies that they are members (if applicable) and ensures that the nominees being considered have demonstrated meritorious and/or outstanding service/contributions. The documentation submitted by the member making the nomination will be used in this review process. If further documentation is needed, the Awards chairperson will contact the person making the nomination to request further information. The Awards committee may reject a nominee if it is determined that supporting documentation does not sufficiently support giving an award. Such a rejection is made by consensus of the committee. If a rejection is made the person who has made the nomination is notified by registered letter stating the reason for the rejection. This letter is prepared and sent by the Awards Chair. The Awards committee can move a nominee to a more appropriate award category if need be.
No more than one Librarian of the Year and Trustee of the Year awards may be given in the same calendar year. No more than five Special Citations may be given in the same calendar year. No more than one Dorothy McAlinden award may be given in the same calendar year.
The Awards committee by consensus approves the awards given and to whom the awards will be given. The Awards chairperson notifies the Executive Secretary of the results of the ballot, and contacts both the people who made the nominations and the recipients. Recipients whenever possible are in attendance at the Conference to receive their awards. If they cannot attend, the Awards chairperson arranges with the individuals who made the nominations to have an appropriate designee accept the award in their behalf.
The Awards chairperson is responsible for selecting suitable plaques, certificates, etc. in accordance with the Awards manual.
The Awards chairperson submits a budget request to cover the expense of the anticipated plaques, certificates, balloting expenses in the same manner as other offices.
Letters or other forms of recognition may be used at the Board's discretion.

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