The Champion of the Library Award is given to Kent State University faculty, staff, students or community members whose efforts to support Kent State University Libraries clearly deserve special notice. The success of the University Libraries is the result of the contributions of many individuals in the Kent State University community, and this award enables those individuals to receive special recognition. The award was established to commemorate the Libraries' centennial year in 2013.

Until further notice, we are not accepting nominations for this award. When the nomination process is reopened, information, such as criteria, eligibility and nomination forms, may be found on this page. Please contact Cynthia Williams at cdwillia [at] kent.edu if you have any questions.

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2024 - Barbara Schloman, Professor Emeritus, former associate dean of libraries, donor and volunteer

 

2023 - Kenyette Adrine-Robinson, Long time friend and advisor of University Libraries and KSU donor

 

2022 - Richard and Rosemary Harrick, Library Employee of 40 years and dedicated library supporters

2019 - The Bookseller, Inc., founded by the late Frank Klein and operated by Andrea Klein

2018 - Rodney Feldmann, Professor Emeritus of Geology and Geology Library Representative

2017 - Sandy and Nora Marovitz​​​​​​

2016 - Nell Orndorf

2015 - Lorraine Baumgardner, Chair, University Libraries National Advisory Council

2014 - Theresa A. Walton-Fisette, Associate Professor, Foundation, Leadership and Administration