RUSA Exceptional Service Award

This award is given to recognize exceptional service to patients, to the home bound, to people of all ages who live in group homes or residences, and to inmates, as well as to recognize professional leadership, effective interpretation of programs, pioneering activity, and significant research of experimental projects.

Nominations

To nominate a librarian, complete the nomination form.

Questions should be directed to the committee chair.

Award Recipients

2023: Willetta M. Grady, Librarian/Library Media Specialist
2021 Catherine G. Zimmerman
2020 Nili Ness, Outreach, Queens Public Library
2019 Heather Pelham, Public Services Librarian, Georgetown County Library System, SC
2018 St Charles Public Library, Ouutreach Services Department
2017 No award presented
2016 Marshes of Glynn Library System, Brunswick, GA
2015 Mary Morgan, Kentucky Department of Corrections, Luther Luckett Correctional Facility
2014 Mary Beth Riedner, volunteer at the Gail Borden Public Library District
2013 No Award presented
2012 Kathleen Hegarty
2011 Hennepin County Library Outreach Services
2007 Diana Reese
2006 Johnson County Library, Kansas – Outreach Services Department
2005 Queens Public Library
2004 Miami-Dade Public Library System
2002 Michael Gunde
2001 Linda Lucas Walling
1999 – Rangashri Kishore