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Certificate of Appreciation Award
Selection Process | Application/Nomination
Form | Recipients
Since 1984 the Southern Maine Library District
has awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to
recognize individuals or organizations who
have made significant contributions to SMLD
libraries.
Selection
Process
The Executive Board of the Southern Maine
Library District encourages librarians, trustees,
and Friends of Libraries to make nominations
or suggest nominees.
The Nominating Committee of
the Executive Board may solicit nominations
or seek documentation on suggested individuals
and organizations. The Executive Board
will select the award recipient and present
the award at the Spring Meeting of the SMLD
Council.
Certificate
of Appreciation Award
1984
- Mary Hatch , Volunteer: Began
volunteer work at SMLD office in 1979.Responsible
for processing, record-keeping, and circulation
of Maine Examination Collection. Assisted
with Traveling Book Box program. Also
assisted with bulk mailings and general office
work.
1985
- Frank Wood , State Legislator
(Senator): Lobbied for library legislation
including large print program .Helped develop
Shaker Library at Sabbathday Lake. Trustee,
Springvale Public Library.
1986
- Edward V. Chenevert, Public
Library Director:Instrumental in establishing
Maine Regional Library System and statewide
Talking Books program. Served on SMLD
Executive Board and as Portland Public Library
Director, head of the SMLD Area Reference
and Resource Center.
1987
- Florence Johnson, Secretary:
SMLD secretary for 12 years. Outstanding
work on a variety of projects for SMLD and
the Maine Regional Library System including
SCOOP, SACCE, and Downeast Libraries.
1988
- Majorie Campbell, Public
Library Trustee: Vice President, Maine Library
Trustee Association; member, Maine Library
Trustee Handbook Committee; Vice Chair, SMLD
Council; member, SMLD Public Relations Committee;
member, SMLD Executive Board and Council;
Speaker,FORUM '86; Trustee Chair, Wells Public
Library.
1988
- Todd Trevorrow , Westbrook
College Librarian: Chair, SMLD Executive
Board and Council; secretary, SMLD Executive
Board; chair, SMLD Finance Committee; member,
SMLD Public Relations Committee; member,
MLA Health Information Project Committee
(won national grant); chair, HAMIC.
1989
- Neil Rolde, Legislator:
Lobbied for library legislation including
regional library legislation and Cultural
Alliance. Majority leader 1974-76. Author, So
You Think You Know Maine.
1990
- Stephen Podgajny , Curtis
Memorial Library, Brunswick: Chair, Maine
Community Cultural Alliance; Co-chair, SMLD
Public Relations Maine Mall Committee.
1991
- Donald Carter , Legislator:
Awarded presented posthumously to his wife
Wilma Carter for his strong support of library
legislation for the statewide library automation
network, MaineCat.
1992
- Marianna Rowe, Volunteer:
Strong support of children's library services
in U.S. and abroad throughout her career. SMLD
Maine Examination Collection volunteer; member,
1992 Reading Round-Up Planning Committee.
1994
- Shirley Helfrich, Consultant
1995
- Ralph Cabana, South Portland
- Pam Turner, Baxter Memorial
Library, Gorham
1996
- M. Ann Carabia, Librarian,
Bridgton Academy: Chair, SMLD Council and
Board; SMLD representative to the Maine Library
Commission; Legislative Chair, Maine Education
Media Association; and extensive efforts
concerning the library community's initiatives
in the Public Utilities Commission NYNEX
case.
1996 Volunteer Service Awards
- Barry L. Atwood, Smith
Atwood Video Services, Inc., Portland and H.
Pete Smith: Volunteered
to produce a videotape, "Libraries Are
for Babies, Too" whose purpose is to
assist libraries with starting or augmenting
service for newborns, their parents, and
caregivers.
1997
- Steve Nichols, West Buxton
Public Library: Served on the SMLD Board,
the SMLD Trustee Forum Committee, and the
Maine Library Trustee Association Board.
- George Parks, Director,
University of Southern Maine Library:
Served on the SMLD Board and the SMLD Long Range
Planning Committee. President of the New England
Library Assoc.
1998
- Isabel Denham, Retired
Children's Librarian, Yarmouth
- Louise Sullivan, Librarian,
Portland Schools
Working together, Isabel and Louise compiled the "Cream
of the Crop" collection of Children's and
Young Adult Books, which is used at the annual
Reading Round Up of Children's Literature Conference
and for other programs and exhibits throughout
the state. They both actively participate
in the SMLD Children's and Young Adult Book Review
Group.
1999
- Rita Gorham and Eileen
MacAdam, ILL, Portland Public
Library
- Rachel Quenk, Children's
Librarian, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape
Elizabeth
2000
- Elaine Bissonnette, SMLD
Secretary
- Bookland of Maine [Accepted
by David Turitz]
- Kathy Cabana, Friend,
South Portland Public Library
2001
- Janet Harmon, MSLN Circuit
Rider (USM); SMLD Mobile Technology Lab Project
Director
- Joyce Wheeler, Library/Media
Specialist, Scarborough High School; SMLD
Board Member; SMLD Webmaster
2002
- Carolyn Hughes, University
of Southern Maine, Portland: Hughes was recognized
for her many years of work on regional and
statewide library public relations. She serves
on the sMLD Public Relations Committee and
is past chair of the Maine Library association
Public Relations Committee. She helped organize
the Maine Library Association's Journalism
Award and has worked on numerous SMLD PR
Projects.
2003
- Phil Morse, Volunteer,
Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport: Mr.
Morse was honored for his efforts in establishing
and operating summer reading parties for
SMLD children and their families. In cooperation
with a planning committee of children's librarians
and the SMLD District Consultant, he raised
the funds, hired entertainers and guest participants,
enlisted volunteers, and publicized the event.
Former First Lady was guest reader at the
1st party in 2001, attended by over 2400
children and their parents. The 2002 party
also attracted large numbers and was a great
success, thanks to Phil.
2004
- Senator Beth Edmonds,
a Children's Librarian with the Freeport
Community Library, was honored for her efforts
in passage of library legislation, in particular
funding for the "Marvel!" databases.
- Rachel and Kevin Davis:
Recognized for their dedicated work on the
statewide Maine Libraries Public Awareness
Campaign Committee. Among their many contributions:
maintaining the MaineLibraries.com website,
organizing statewide exhibits, and producing
campaign materials. Rachel is the children's
librarian at the Thomas Memorial Library
in Cape Elizabeth and Kevin is Branch Manager
of the South Portland Memorial Branch Library.
2005
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Anne Davis, Director of the Gardiner Public Library; Pam Turner, Directory of the Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham; and Stephanie Limmer, Director of the Kennebunk Free Library, received SMLD Certificates of Appreciation for their efforts in educating librarians and the public in response to the 2004 tax cap proposal. Anne is past chair of the Maine Library Association and Chair of their legislative committee. Pam and Stephanie volunteered to head their county delegations and serve as library legislative coordinators.
2007
- Karl Beiser, Executive Director, Maine Info Net
Karl retired May 18, 2007. He has been at the forefront of Maine Library automation projects for many years, and has presented at numerous national technology conferences. Karl was formerly the NMLD consultant and director of the Millinocket Public Library.
- Curt Murley, Volunteer, Casco Public Library
Kurt Murley has volunteered at the Casco Public Library, the Raymond Village Library, and the Long Island Community Library. He has contributed countless hours of technological expertise as well as a steady and patient presence as these libraries moved into the twenty-first century.
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