2006 | 2005 | 2004 |2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1990's | 1980's | 1970's
2000's
Broward County Chapter of United Nations Association Lifetime Distinguished Service Achievement Award – to Julie Hunter
MarCom Creative Gold Award – for Broward County Library's eNewsletter
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:
- Collaboration Awards – to Peggy Bing (retired), Lillian Perricone and Nevin Gussack
- Summit Award – to Broward County Library's Paraprofessional Committee: Nicholas Sakhnovsky, Mark Miele, Abdool Rashied, Atheana Gillyard, Becky Reeder, Doreen Cohen, Elsa Rodriguez, Laticia Wilson, Linda VanAtta, Queen Dickens, Shanteala Mash, Danielle Duchateau, Evelyn Bartlett, Joseph Molella and Robert Chalich
- Vista Award – to Lucia M. Gonzalez for Afterschool @ Your Library
- Vista Award – to Broward County Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Team: Louise Flannery, Amy Miller, Margaret Cruz and Alisa Orange
- Horizon Award – to the Friends of the Broward County Library
- Success South Florida Magazine's One of South Florida's 25 Most Prominent & Influential Black Women of 2006 – to Julie Hunter
PR News Platinum Award – for Broward County Library's eNewsletter
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Superior Award – for The Story of AARLCC
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Awards – for BENIN Catalog; December 2005 Bookings; and Jules Verne Project Marketing Materials
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Awards – for Broward County Library’s eNewsletter; for September 2005 Bookings; and for Broward County Library Web site, www.broward.org/library
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for Northwest Branch Library Dedication Marketing Materials
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award of Excellence – for Broward County Library's eNewsletter
Miami-Dade County's "Cultural Ambassadors Award" – to Babacar M'Bow for his leadership, support and assistance with the preservation and promotion of art and culture throughout Miami-Dade County
Florida Library Association's 2006 Friends and Trustees Eileen Brunner Membership Development Award – to Friends of the Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library
Florida Library Association's 2006 Friends and Trustees Outstanding Program Award – to Friends of the Broward County Library - Hats Off to Friends
Back to Top
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:
- Summit Award – to Carolyn Norman
- Vista Award – to Broward County Library Buddies including Tim Bain, Evelyn Barreto-Fernandez, Vonda Bryant, Arlene Garcia, Mimi Hershenson, Jim Hurley, Melisa Karnosh, Anaetra King, Debbie Llenza, Dave Montalbano, Chris Marhenke, Andra Mentore, Leona Metzger, Marie Moisdon, Gina Moon, Sharon Morris, Christine Sweeney, KimTobler, Kathy Werthman, Tom Wilcox, Carolyn Dixson, Simon Braune, Laura Connors, Barbara Eichman, Aneatra King, Barbara Eichman, Marty Onieal, Andrea Rubin, Bryce Rumbles, Julia Spann, Hayley St. John-Ayres, Mary Stephens, Louise Taylor and Abby Willingham
- Horizon Awards – to Each One Teach One Volunteers from SEFLIN; to Evelyn Grooms, President, Friends of the Broward County Libraries from SEFLIN; and to Edmond Maurice and Steve Hammond
- Broward County Historical Commission Appreciation Award – to Broward County Main Library for co sponsorship of 2005 Pioneer Days
City Link Best of 2005 “Best Library” – to Main Library
New Times Best of 2005 “Best Place to Meet Intelligent Women” – Florida Center for the Book
New Times Best of 2005 “Best Exhibition Title” – Bienes Center for the Literary Arts
South Florida Parenting Magazine, Kids Crown Bronze Award “Best Story Time” - to Broward County Library Youth Services
Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Shining Star Award of Excellence - to Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs Coordinator, for her work on the behalf of Hispanic Youth, Dedication category
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Superior Award – for Broward etutor
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Awards – for 2004 Annual Report, and November 2004 Bookings
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Awards – for internal newsletter, Grapevine; Intranet, BCLNETEXCHANGE; Broward County Library Web site, www.broward.org/library; and Online Interlibrary Loan Requests
Broward County Environmental Protection & Growth Management Department Emerald Award - to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, for well designed and Florida-friendly landscape, Municipality/School/Government category
Florida Library Association's Outstanding Citizen Award – to Leon Slatin
Florida Literacy Coalition's Excellence in Education Award – to Broward County Library, Each One Teach One program
American Library Association's H.W. Wilson Library Staff Development Award – to Broward County Library, BCL Leadership Institute
National Association of Counties (NACo) Act of Caring Award – for Broward County Library, Each One Teach One program
Back to Top
SEFLIN (Southeast Florida Information Library Network) Awards:
- Summit Award – to Laura Dellapenta
- Vista Award – to Flying Squad Members including Robert Anstett, Edwin Browne, Kristen Cole, Nick Daversa, Brenda Hantoot, Ashley Jones, Brett Kemper, Joan Martin, Chuck Norman, Helene Putzer, Paul Reynolds, March Rodriguez, Darcy Sharman, Kurt VanAtta, David Wright, and John Zeglen
- Vista Award – to Patricia Ventura
- Horizon Awards – to the A.D. Henderson Foundation, Inc. from SEFLIN; the Friends of North Regional/Broward College Library from SEFLIN; and to Leon Slatin
- Star Award – to Broward County Library
- Alliance Twenty Year Award – to Robert E. Cannon, Broward County Library
- Broward County Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities Advocate of the Year Award – to Joann Block, Access Service Coordinator
Ron Ennis Award for Achievement in Accessibility – to Joann Block, Access Service Coordinator
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – to Vonda Ward, Literacy Coordinator, for English Café
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Superior Award – for Educational Visual Aids from the Bienes Center's WPA Museum Extension Project Collection, Internet/Intranet Websites and Interactive Media for Education by Design category
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award – for Dance, Dance, Dance Poster, Special Graphics category; and Healing thru Art Poster, Graphic Design category
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for Broward County Library Children's Reading Festival 2003, Special Projects category
Hispanic Woman of Distinction Award – to Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs Coordinator
Broward County Women's Hall of Fame Award – to Tanya Simons-Oparah, Outreach Services Director
Acts of Caring Award – to North Regional/Broward College Library Tutoring Program
Florida Library Association Citations & Awards Committee Outstanding Citizens Library Award – to Pat Dunford
Library Journal 2004 Mover and Shaker Award – to Vonda Ward, Literacy Coordinator
Public Library Association Allie Beth Martin Award – to Jean Trebbi
Back to Top
Urban Libraries Council/epixtech Urban Player Award – to Samuel F. Morrison
American Library Association Honorary Membership – to Samuel F. Morrison
City of Fort Lauderdale Community Appearance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Urban Environmental Design – for the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
LAMA Best of Show Competition Honorable Mention – for Kids Catalog Web brochure and bookmarks, Web Site Promotional Materials category
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award – for Jazz Master Tour poster, Special Graphics category
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for America at War poster, Special Graphics category; and grand opening of African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, Special Projects category
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards – for Digital Reference Service; Afterschool @ your library™ program; and Community Technology Centers in Partnership program
A1A Fort Lauderdale 2003 Award of Excellence – to architect M.C. Harry and Associates for the architectural design of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Mary Ellen LoPresti Art Publication Award – to the Bienes Center for the Literary Arts, for Florida, the Making of a State: A Cartographic Adventure
Back to Top
ArtServe Encore Award for Arts Collaboration – for Cultural Information Center,
gallery six and ArtServe Gallery and Gift Shop, all at Main Library
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for Black History Month "Celebrating Africans in the Diaspora," Special Projects category
Back to Top
Florida Library Association Outstanding Citizens Library Award – to Norman Tripp for chairing the Better Libraries for a Better Broward bond issue campaign
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Superior Award – for Need Info? Campaign, Special Projects category
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for Collectors Choice Haitian Art in South Florida brochure, Graphic Design Category
School Board of Broward County First Ladies of Broward Award – to Eileen McNally for her efforts in starting Afterschool @ Your Library
Back to Top
John Cotton Dana Award - for Better Libraries for a Better Broward bond issue campaign
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award – for Groundbreaking: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Awards – for Jazz Age in Paris poster; and for Food for Fines/Library Amnesty Program
Back to Top
1990's
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for 1997 Annual Report
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Superior Award – for "Building a Bridge to the 21st Century" brochure for theAfrican-American Research Library and Cultural Center
School Board of Broward County First Ladies of Broward Award – to Marlene Lee for her efforts in promoting reading and education
2000 ALA/ALTA National Advocacy Honor Roll from Florida - inducted for their contributions to America's libraries were Barbara Cooper, Robbie Kurland and Eugenie Suter
March of Dimes Women of Distinction Award – to Sherry Lynch McVey for her significant contributions
Back to Top
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – for SEFLIN Free-Net: A Community Information Network
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for holiday displays
Back to Top
Gale Research/Library Journal Library of the Year Award
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – for "Welcome Home" newsletter
Leadership Broward Foundation Leader of the Year Award – to Samuel F. Morrison for his commitment to community service and professional excellence
Back to Top
Gale Research/Library Journal Library of the Year Award – Special Mention
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – for Prime Time program
Library Public Relations Council Award – for Business Resource Center booklet
Back to Top
Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies Award – for library service to persons with disabilities
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Award – for "Welcome to Broward County Library" brochure
Back to Top
Public Library Association Award for Advancement of Literacy in America – to Friends of Literacy
Persons with Disabilities Organization of the Year Award – to Broward County Libraries Advisory Board
Back to Top
Broward County Chapter of the United Nations Association USA Community Service Recognition – to Samuel F. Morrison
Tandem Computers’ Southern Region Quality Site Award – to Automated Systems department
National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for 1990 Annual Report
Sun-Sentinel Community Service Award – for Sistrunk Historical Festival
Back to Top
John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award – for the Love Me, Read to Me campaign
Women in Communications Clarion Award – for the Love Me, Read to Me campaign
Back to Top
1980's
National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award – for 1998 Staff Development Day
National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil Award – for User's Guide to Main Library
First Florida Biennial on Library Services Library Achievement Award – for persons with disabilities
Florida Library Association Friends and Trustees Award – to Robbie Kurland for her advocacy efforts on behalf of libraries
Council for Florida Libraries Public Awareness Award – to Robbie Kurland for her efforts in promoting libraries
Back to Top
American Institute of Architects and American Library Association Award of Excellence – 13th annual Library Buildings Award Program
National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards – for merit, and all around excellence
Florida Governor Bob Graham Governor's Design Award – for South Regional/Broward College Library, in recognition of outstanding achievement in the development of public facilities
Back to Top
Florida Concrete and Products Association Outstanding Concrete Structure in Florida – for the new Main Library
John Cotton Dana Award – for the Book Bash series of events to promote the new Main Library
Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Merit Award – to Edward D. Stone, for Main Library landscape design
Women in Communications Atlantic-Florida Chapter Woman of the Year Award – to Donna Grubman for her efforts in establishing the library's successful Volunteer Services Program
Women in Communications Atlantic-Florida Chapter Woman of the Year Award – to Phyllis Cartwright for her efforts in promoting the opening the Main Library
Back to Top
American Library Association Allie Beth Martin Award – to Cecil Beach for his range and depth of knowledge about books and distinguished ability to share that knowledge
Back to Top
Broward County Chapter of American Institute of Architects Merit Award – to architects Miller and Meier for design of the Hallandale Branch Library
Broward County Chapter of American Institute of Architects Merit Award – to architect Michael Shiff for design of the Coral Springs Branch Library
Women in Communications Atlantic-Florida Chapter Woman of the Year Award – to Jean Trebbi for her award-winning television show, Library Edition
Women in Communications Atlantic-Florida Chapter Woman of the Year Award – to Robbie Kurland for her efforts in spearheading the 1978 Library Bond Issue campaign
Back to Top
Women in Communications Atlantic-Florida Chapter Woman of the Year Award – to Eileen Cobb for her efforts in developing the public information campaign for the 1978 Library Bond Issue
Florida Library Association Outstanding Friend and Trustees Award – to Frederick G. Ruffner for his promotion of the 1978 Library Bond Issue and his outstanding leadership as president of the Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Library from 1975-1979
Back to Top
1970's
John Cotton Dana Award – for steadfast efforts, using all available resources, to gain financial support to expand the library system
American Library Association Trustee Citation Award – to Barbara Cooper for her efforts in support of libraries
Back to Top
Florida Library Association Outstanding Friend and Trustee Award – to Barbara Cooper for her efforts supporting state-wide advocacy for libraries
Back to Top
John Cotton Dana Award – for a creative historical program in the style of Poor Richard's Almanac
Back to Top
John Cotton Dana Award – for an imaginative children's program utilizing a variety of media
Women in Communications Florida Chapter Woman of the Year Award - to Barbara Cooper for her efforts in establishing a county-wide library system
Back to Top
John Cotton Dana Award – for creating public awareness of resources made available by a new county library system
Back to Top