Nominations should meet the following.

Eligibility:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and have at least 18 credit hours in Library Science.
• Have at least 5 years of school library experience.
• Be an active member of Jefferson County School Media Association and Kentucky School Media Association/Kentucky Library Association.
• Hold the respect of the other Library Media Specialists, school personnel, and the public in general.

Award: Recognition and certificate at Spring Dinner Banquet.

In August 2002, the JCSMA Board made a motion to establish the “Service Award For School Administrators” Award. The Award was first presented in 2003.

2009 -

2008 -

2007 - Robert Wagner - Principal, Wheatley Elementary School

2006 - Tom Wortham - Principal, Barret TMS

2005 - June Wade - Principal, Greenwood Elementary School

2004 - Timothy Hagan - Principal, Hite Elementary School

2003 - Diane Arrow - Principal, St. Athanasius Elementary School

In October 1980, the JCSMA Board made a motion to establish the “Outstanding School Media Librarian” Award. The Award was first given in 1981.*

2009 - Theresa Mayer - Farmer Elementary

2008 - Laura Younkin - Ballard High School

2007 – Jeanie Fridell - Professional Library, JCPS

2006 – Sherry Deatrick - Southern Leadership Academy

2005 – Anne Bainbridge - St. Athanasius

2004 – Tamara Herbert - St. Gabriel

2003 - Cathy Hicks - Kentucky School For The Blind

2002 – Kathy Mansfield - Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary