Purpose
The purpose of the Maryland Library Association President’s Award is to recognize outstanding achievement in offering customer service and providing community leadership.
Eligibility
Any individual or library system that has positioned the library to make a positive difference in the community and has been recognized by the community for their impact.
Selection Process
The current President of MLA will recommend a recipient(s) for this award and send the name to the Award Committee for approval. Nominations will be sent to the President for consideration. Award will be presented at the Opening General Session (Wednesday afternoon) of the Annual Conference.
Criteria
The recipient of the Award will have met these criteria:
- Created a new or enhanced service to meet a community need; communicated it to others and inspired and guided other partners to get involved.
- Played a leadership role in the community.
- Demonstrated commitment to the future of libraries as important partners in reaching the goals of their community or their institution.
Award Recipients: 2013 - Present
- 2026 - LaTrice Curtis-Istance, Coppin State University
- 2025 - Sierra Walker and the Staff of Project Encore, Enoch Pratt Free Library
- 2024 -Access Services staff at AACC -Christine Vasica, Jennifer Doll, Miriam Amores, Theo Pitts and Corey Allende
- 2023 - Stephanie Wiant - WCFL
- 2022 - Rachel Myers and staff of AACPL's Discoveries: The Library at the Mall
- 2021 - Susan Cohen
- 2020 - Thomas Vose
- 2019 - Anne Anderson, Cecil County Public Library
- 2018 - Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
- 2017 - Not Awarded
- 2016 - Melianie Townsend Diggs, Penn. Ave. Branch Manager Enoch Pratt Free Library
- 2015 - Andrew G. Truxal Library Writing Center, Anne Arundel Community College
- 2014 - Wicomico County Public Library
- 2013 - Cecil County Public Library