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Visionary Service Award
The CAYAS Visionary Service Award recognizes an individual who, through practice and example, provides inspiration and leadership for others who serve children and young adults in libraries. May work in a public, school or special library. May acknowledge cumulated efforts over several years in the field of library service to youth, or may be a singular and exceptional effort that sets new standards for practice. This award will bring attention to the remarkable and tireless efforts of all individuals who work with young people in libraries.
Nominations are sought annually in May and June.
Award Winners
2019: Heidi Bush, Teacher Librarian, Northshore Middle School 2018: Thom Barthelmess, Youth Services Manager, Whatcom County Library System 2017: Kendra Jones, District Manager – Youth and Family Services, Timberland Regional Library 2016: Gwendolyn Haley and Mary Ellen Braks, Library Service Managers, Spokane County Library District 2015: Jerene Battisti, Teen Services Coordinator, King County Library System 2014: Jeani Littrell-Kwik, Bellevue School District 2013: Shannon Peterson, Kitsap Regional Library 2012: Jose Garcia, King County Library System 2011: Margaret Martin, Mercer Island Library 2010: Jan Hanson, Longview Public Library 2009: Robbin Price, Tillicum Middle School 2008: Whitney Edwards 2007: Sandy Zell 2006: Cecilia McGowan 2005: Sally Grant 2004: Linda Ernst 2003: Nancy Stewart 2002: Judy Nelson 2001: Mary Palmer 2000: Susan Madden 1999: Evie Wilson-Lingbloom 1998: Eva Lusk 1997: Judy Gann
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