Awards

2009

Kids Crown Award from South Florida Parenting magazine for Best Free Children's Service to Afterschool @ Your Library

2009 National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Awards

Superior Award – E-Invitation
Award of Excellence – Check Out Being Green brochure
Award of Excellence – Media Relations - BCL Shows Increases in Services and O­nline Communication
Meritorious – E-Updates

2009 Hermes Creative Award to Broward County Library's E-Annual Report.


 

Library Journal's All Star Ranking Library to Broward County Library

Click here to view the All Star Index

Click here to read the press release - Broward County Library: A 2009 All STAR Library



Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards

Collaboration Awards to Carol Russo and Gina Moon.

Summit Award to Patricia Ventura.

Vista Awards to Broward County Libraries Programming Staff, Eileen McNally, and Chris Marhenke.

Innovation Awards to William (Bill) Mooney and Kathleen Werthman.

Horizon Awards to Barbara Correll and Evelyn Grooms.

The Dun & Bradstreet Award for Outstanding Service to Minority Business Communities to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.

2008

Broward County Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities' Special Recognition Award to Kathy Werthman at the 29th annual DisAbilities Expo.

Mary Ellen Lopresti Award for Excellence in Art Publishing to the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book.

2008 National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Awards

National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award to Broward County Library's E-Invitation and 2006-2007 Annual Report.

The Orange Bowl Foundation's Field of Dreams Award to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.

TOBY Award for Government Building of the Year to Southwest Regional Library. To read more about this award and Southwest Regional Library, please click here.

2008 History Maker for the African Diaspora Awards to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.

2007

2007 Estela and Raúl Mora Award promoting participation in the celebration of Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Books Day) to Broward County Library.
 

Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:

• Collaboration Award to Marty Onieal.
• Collaboration Award to Eileen and Thomas Fischlschweiger, Jeannette Neuschaefer and Tom Wilcox.
• Summit Awards to Wille Ruth Sampson and Jerry Wright of Broward County Library's Traveling Library.
• Vista Award to Marty Onieal.
• Distinguished Service Award to Cecil Beach.
• Horizon Award to Marcia Beach.
• Horizon Award to The Children's Services Council.

2007 APEX Award for Publication Excellence to Broward County Library's September 2006 E-Newsletter.

2007 Hermes Creative Award to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.

2007 National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Awards:

• Superior (Best in Class) - Broward County Library's E-Newsletter
• Excellent - LEED Preview Meeting and Luncheon at South Regional/BC Library
• Excellent - Audiovisual productions for Blues School Web Commercial
• Excellent - Photography - Photo of South Regional/BC Library
• Merit - Online How to Guide Brochure (.pdf)

   
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.

National League of Cities' City Cultural Diversity Awards - Second Place in the category of cities with 100,000 to 400,000 populations to Northwest Regional Library's Eid Celebration.


2006

Broward County Chapter of United Nations Association Lifetime Distinguished Service Achievement to Julie Hunter.


MarCom Creative Gold Award to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.



Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:

• Collaboration Award to Peggy Bing (retired).
• Collaboration Award to 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 to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.



2006 NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards:

• The Story of AARLCC - Superior
• BENIN Catalog - Excellence
• December 2005 Bookings - Excellence
• Jules Verne Project Marketing Materials - Excellence
• E-Newsletter - Meritorious
• September 2005 Bookings (Photography) - Meritorious
• Broward County Library Website - Meritorious
• NW Branch Library Dedication Marketing Materials - Meritorious

National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award of Excellence to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter

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 The Friends and Trustees Section Awards for 2006:

• Eileen Brunner Membership Development Award - Friends of the Deerfield Beach Percy Branch Library
• Outstanding Program Award - Friends of the Broward County Library - Hats Off to Friends

2005


Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:

• Summit Award to Carolyn Norman from SEFLIN.
• 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 from SEFLIN.
• Horizon Award to Each One Teach One Volunteers from SEFLIN.
• Horizon Award to Evelyn Grooms, President, Friends of the Broward County Libraries from SEFLIN.
• Horizon Award to Edmond Maurice and Steve Hammond from SEFLIN.

Broward County Historical Commission Appreciation Award to Broward County Main Library for Co-sponsoring Pioneer Days 2005

City Link Best of 2005: Main Library - Best Library

New Times Best of 2005: Florida Center for the Book - Best Place to Meet Intelligent Women

New Times Best of 2005: Bienes Center for the Literary Arts - Best Exhibition Title

South Florida Parenting Magazine, Kids Crown Bronze Award for Best Story Time - to Broward County Library, Youth Services

Shining Star Award of Excellence in the Category of Dedication from the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - to Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs Coordinator, for her work on the behalf of Hispanic Youth

2005 NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards:

• Broward etutor - Superior
• 2004 Annual Report - Excellence
• November 2004 Bookings - Excellence 
• Grapevine Internal Newsletter - Meritorious
• Grapevine Internal Publication - Meritorious
• BCLNETEXCHANGE - Intranet - Meritorious
• Broward County Library Website - Meritorious
• Online Interlibrary Loan Requests - Meritorious

Emerald Award for Municipality/School/Government from Broward County's Environmental Protection Department - to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center for well designed and Florida friendly landscape

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

2005 NACO (National Association of Counties) Acts of Caring Award to Broward County Library, Each One Teach One Program

2004


SEFLIN (Southeast Florida Information Library Network) Awards:

• Summit Award to Laura Dellapenta from SEFLIN
• 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 from SEFLIN
• Vista Award to Patricia Ventura from SEFLIN
• Horizon Award to the A.D. Henderson Foundation, Inc. from SEFLIN
• Horizon Award to the Friends of North Regional/BCC Library from SEFLIN
• Horizon Award to Leon Slatin from SEFLIN
• Star Award to Broward County Library from SEFLIN
• Alliance Award, Twenty-Year Award to Robert E. Cannon, Broward County Library from SEFLIN

Advocate of the Year Award to Joann Block, Access Service Coordinator from the Broward County Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities

Ron Ennis Award for Achievement in Accessibility to Joann Block, Access Service Coordinator

NACO (National Association of Counties) Award to Vonda Ward, Literacy Coordinator for English Café  

NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards:

• Superior in the category of Internet/Intranet Websites and Interactive Media for Education by Design:
  Educational Visual Aids from the Bienes Center's WPA Museum Extension Project Collection
• Superior Award in the category of Special Graphics for Dance, Dance, Dance Poster
• Excellence Award in the category of Graphic Design for the Healing thru Art Poster
• Meritorious Award in the category of Special Projects for Broward County Library Children's Reading Festival 2003

Hispanic Woman of Distinction Award to Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs Coordinator

Broward County Women's Hall of Fame to Tanya Simons-Oparah, Outreach Services Director

2004 Acts of Caring Award to North Regional/BCC Library Tutoring Program 

Outstanding Citizens Library Award to Pat Dunford from the Florida Library Association Citations & Awards Committee

2004 Mover and Shaker Award to Vonda Ward, Literacy Coordinator from Library Journal

Allie Beth Martin Award to Jean Trebbi from the Public Library Association

2003

Urban Player Award from Urban Libraries Council/epixtech to Samuel F. Morrison

Honorary Membership from American Library Association to Samuel F. Morrison

Community Appearance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Urban Environmental Design from the City of Fort Lauderdale for the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

Honorable Mention from LAMA Best of Show Competition for Kids Catalog Web brochure and bookmarks in the Website Promotional Materials category

2003 NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards:

• Excellent Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Jazz Master Tour poster in Special Graphics category
• Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for America at War poster in Special Graphics category
• Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers - for grand opening of African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Special Projects category

Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Digital Reference Service

Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Afterschool @ your library™ program

Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Community Technology Centers in Partnership program

2003 Award of Excellence to architect M.C. Harry and Associates from AIA Fort Lauderdale 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

2002


ArtServe Encore Award for Arts Collaboration for Cultural Information Center, Gallery 6 and ArtServe Gallery and Gift Shop, all at Main Library

Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Black History Month "Celebrating Africans in the Diaspora" in the Special Projects category

2001

Outstanding Citizens Library Award from the Florida Library Association to Norman Tripp for chairing the Better Libraries for a Better Broward  bond issue campaign

Superior Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Need Info?  Campaign in the Special Projects category

Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Collectors Choice Haitian Art in South Florida brochure in the Graphic Design Category

First Ladies of Broward Award from the School Board of Broward County to Eileen McNally for her efforts in starting Afterschool @ Your Library

2000

John Cotton Dana Award - for Better Libraries for a Better Broward  bond issue campaign.

Excellent Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Groundbreaking: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.

Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Jazz Age in Paris poster

Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Food for Fines/Library Amnesty Program

1999

1998

Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for 1997 Annual Report

Superior Award from National Association of County Information Officers for "Building a Bridge to the 21st Century" brochure for African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

First Ladies of Broward Award from the School Board of Broward County to Marlene Lee for her efforts in promoting reading and education

Barbara Cooper, Robbie Kurland and Eugenie Suter were inducted into the 2000 ALA/ALTA National Advocacy Honor Roll from Florida for their contributions to America's libraries

Women of Distinction Award from the March of Dimes to Sherry Lynch McVey for her significant contributions

1997

Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for SEFLIN Free-Net: A Community Information Network

Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for holiday displays

1996

Library of the Year from Gale Research/Library Journal

Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for "Welcome Home" newsletter

Leader of the Year Award from the Leadership Broward Foundation to Samuel F. Morrison for his commitment to community service and professional excellence

1995

Special Mention, Library of the Year Award from Gale Research/Library Journal

Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Prime Time Program

Library Public Relations Council for Business Resource Center booklet

1994

Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies Award for Library Service to Persons With Disabilities

National Association of County Information Officers for "Welcome to Broward County Library" brochure

1993

Award for Advancement of Literacy in America to Friends of Literacy, from Public Library Association

Broward County Advisory Board for Persons with Disabilities Organization of the Year

1992

1991

Broward County Chapter of the United Nations Association USA Community Service Recognition to Samuel F. Morrison

Quality Site Award to Automated Systems department, from Tandem Computers' Southern Region

Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for 1990 Annual Report

Sun-Sentinel Community Service Award to Sistrunk Historical Festival

1990

John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award for Love Me, Read to Me campaign

Women in Communications Clarion Award for Love Me, Read to Me campaign

1989

Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for 1998 Staff Development Day

Blue Pencil Award from National Association of Government Communicators for User's Guide to Main Library folder with removable fact sheets

Outstanding Achievement Award from First Florida Biennial on Library Services for Persons with Handicaps

Friends and Trustees Award from the Florida Library Association to Robbie Kurland for her advocacy efforts in behalf of libraries

Public Awareness Award from the Council for Florida Libraries to Robbie Kurland for her efforts in promoting libraries

1988

1987

Award of Excellence, 13th Annual Library Buildings Award Program from American Institute of Architects and American Library Association

1986

National Association of Counties two awards for all around excellence, one for merit

Governor's Design Award from Governor Bob Graham for South Regional/BCC library in recognition of outstanding achievement in the development of public facilities

1985

Outstanding Concrete Structure in Florida from Florida Concrete and Products Association for the new Main Library

John Cotton Dana Award for the Book Bash series of events to promote the new Main Library

Merit Award from Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects to Edward D. Stone, for Main Library landscape design

Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communication to Donna Grubman for her efforts in establishing the library's successful Volunteer Services Program

Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communication to Phyllis Cartwright for her efforts in promoting the opening the Main Library

1984

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.

1983

Merit Award from Broward County Chapter of American Institute of Architects to architects Miller and Meier for design of Hallandale Branch Library

Merit Award from Broward County Chapter of American Institute of Architects to architect Michael Shiff for design of Coral Springs Branch Library

Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Jean Trebbi for her award-winning television show, Library Edition

Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Robbie Kurland for her efforts in spearheading the 1978 Library Bond Issue campaign

1982

1981

1980

Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Eileen Cobb for her efforts in developing the public information campaign for the 1978 Library Bond Issue.

Outstanding Friend and Trustees Award from the Florida Library Association 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.

Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Eileen Cobb for her efforts in developing the public information campaign for the 1978 Library Bond Issue.

Outstanding Friend and Trustees Award from the Florida Library Association 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.

1979

1978

John Cotton Dana Award for the success of 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.

Barbara Cooper selected as delegate to the White House Conference on Libraries

1977

Outstanding Friend and Trustee Award from the Florida Library Association to Barbara Cooper for her efforts supporting state-wide advocacy for libraries

1976

John Cotton Dana Award for a creative historical program in the style of Poor Richard's Almanac

1975

John Cotton Dana Award for an imaginative children's program, utilizing a variety of media, which achieved excellent newspaper coverage

Woman of the Year Award from Florida Chapter of Women in Communications - to Barbara Cooper for her efforts in establishing a county-wide library system

1974

John Cotton Dana Award for creating public awareness of resources made available by a new county library system

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