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Awards
2008
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award to Broward County Library's E-Invitation and 2006-2007 Annual Report.
The Orange Bowl Foundation's Field of Dreams award to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.
 TOBY Award for Government Building of the Year to Southwest Regional Library. To read more about this award and Southwest Regional Library, please click here.
2008 History Maker for the African Diaspora Awards to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.
2007
2007 Estela and Raúl Mora Award promoting participation in the celebration of Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Books Day) to Broward County Library.
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:
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Collaboration Award to Marty Onieal from SEFLIN.
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Collaboration Award to Eileen and Thomas Fischlschweiger, Jeannette Neuschaefer and Tom Wilcox from SEFLIN.
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Summit Awards to Wille Ruth Sampson and Jerry Wright of Broward County Library's Traveling Library from SEFLIN.
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Vista Award to Marty Onieal from SEFLIN.
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Distinguished Service Award to Cecil Beach from SEFLIN.
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Horizon Award to Marcia Beach from SEFLIN.
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Horizon Award to The Children's Services Council.
2007 APEX Award for Publication Excellence to Broward County Library's September 2006 E-Newsletter.
2007 Hermes Creative Award to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.
2007 National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Awards
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.
National League of Cities' City Cultural Diversity Awards - Second Place in the category of cities with 100,000 to 400,000 populations to Northwest Regional Library's Eid Celebration.
2006
Broward County Chapter of United Nations Association Lifetime Distinguished Service Achievement to Julie Hunter.
MarCom Creative Gold Award to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:
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Collaboration Award to Peggy Bing (retired) from SEFLIN.
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Collaboration Award to Lillian Perricone and Nevin Gussack from SEFLIN.
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Summit Award to Broward County Library's Paraprofessional Committee: Nicholas Sakhnovsky, Mark Miele, Abdool Rashied, Atheana Gillyard, Becky Reeder, Doreen Cohen, Elsa Rodriguez, Laticia Wilson, Linda VanAtta, Queen Dickens, Shanteala Mash, Danielle Duchateau, Evelyn Bartlett, Joseph Molella and Robert Chalich from SEFLIN.
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Vista Award to Lucia M. Gonzalez for Afterschool @ your library from SEFLIN.
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Vista Award to Broward County Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Team: Louise Flannery, Amy Miller, Margaret Cruz and Alisa Orange from SEFLIN.
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Horizon Award to the Friends of the Broward County Library from SEFLIN.
 Success South Florida Magazine's One of South Florida's 25 Most Prominent & Influential Black Women of 2006 to Julie Hunter.
  PR News Platinum Award to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter.
2006 NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards
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BENIN Catalog - Excellence
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December 2005 Bookings - Excellence
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Jules Verne Project Marketing Materials - Excellence
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E-Newsletter - Meritorious
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September 2005 Bookings (Photography) - Meritorious
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NW Branch Library Dedication Marketing Materials - Meritorious
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award of Excellence to Broward County Library's E-Newsletter
Miami-Dade County's "Cultural Ambassadors Award" to Babacar M'Bow for his leadership, support and assistance with the preservation and promotion of art and culture throughout Miami-Dade County.
Florida Library Association's The Friends and Trustees Section Awards for 2006
2005
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:
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Summit Award to Carolyn Norman from SEFLIN.
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Vista Award to Broward County Library Buddies including Tim Bain, Evelyn Barreto-Fernandez, Vonda Bryant, Arlene Garcia, Mimi Hershenson, Jim Hurley, Melisa Karnosh, Anaetra King, Debbie Llenza, Dave Montalbano, Chris Marhenke, Andra Mentore, Leona Metzger, Marie Moisdon, Gina Moon, Sharon Morris, Christine Sweeney, KimTobler, Kathy Werthman, Tom Wilcox, Carolyn Dixson, Simon Braune, Laura Connors, Barbara Eichman, Aneatra King, Barbara Eichman, Marty Onieal, Andrea Rubin, Bryce Rumbles, Julia Spann, Hayley St. John-Ayres, Mary Stephens, Louise Taylor and Abby Willingham from SEFLIN.
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Horizon Award to Each One Teach One Volunteers from SEFLIN.
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Horizon Award to Evelyn Grooms, President, Friends of the Broward County Libraries from SEFLIN.
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Horizon Award to Edmond Maurice and Steve Hammond from SEFLIN.
Broward County Historical Commission Appreciation Award to Broward County Main Library for Co-sponsoring Pioneer Days 2005
City Link Best of 2005: Main Library - Best Library
New Times Best of 2005: Florida Center for the Book - Best Place to Meet Intelligent Women
New Times Best of 2005: Bienes Center for the Literary Arts - Best Exhibition Title
South Florida Parenting Magazine, Kids Crown Bronze Award for Best Story Time - to Broward County Library, Youth Services
Shining Star Award of Excellence in the Category of Dedication from the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - to Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs Coordinator, for her work on the behalf of Hispanic Youth
2005 NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards
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Broward etutor - Superior
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2004 Annual Report - Excellence
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November 2004 Bookings - Excellence
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Grapevine Internal Newsletter - Meritorious
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Grapevine Internal Publication - Meritorious
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BCLNETEXCHANGE - Intranet - Meritorious
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Online Interlibrary Loan Requests - Meritorious
Emerald Award for Municipality/School/Government from Broward County's Environmental Protection Department - to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center for well designed and Florida friendly landscape
Florida Library Association's Outstanding Citizen Award to Leon Slatin
Florida Literacy Coalition's Excellence in Education Award to Broward County Library, Each One Teach One Program
American Library Association's H.W. Wilson Library Staff Development Award to Broward County Library, BCL Leadership Institute
 2005 NACO (National Association of Counties) Acts of Caring Award to Broward County Library, Each One Teach One Program
2004
SEFLIN (Southeast Florida Information Library Network) Awards
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Summit Award to Laura Dellapenta from SEFLIN
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Vista Award to Flying Squad Members including Robert Anstett, Edwin Browne, Kristen Cole, Nick Daversa, Brenda Hantoot, Ashley Jones, Brett Kemper, Joan Martin, Chuck Norman, Helene Putzer, Paul Reynolds, March Rodriguez, Darcy Sharman, Kurt VanAtta, David Wright, and John Zeglen from SEFLIN
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Vista Award to Patricia Ventura from SEFLIN
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Horizon Award to the A.D. Henderson Foundation, Inc. from SEFLIN
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Horizon Award to the Friends of North Regional/BCC Library from SEFLIN
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Horizon Award to Leon Slatin from SEFLIN
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Star Award to Broward County Library from SEFLIN
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Alliance Award, Twenty-Year Award to Robert E. Cannon, Broward County Library from SEFLIN
Advocate of the Year Award to Joann Block, Access Service Coordinator from the Broward County Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities
Ron Ennis Award for Achievement in Accessibility to Joann Block, Access Service Coordinator
NACO (National Association of Counties) Award to Vonda Ward, Literacy Coordinator for English Café
NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards
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Superior in the category of Internet/Intranet Websites and Interactive Media for Education by Design:
Educational Visual Aids from the Bienes Center's WPA Museum Extension Project Collection
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Superior Award in the category of Special Graphics for Dance, Dance, Dance Poster
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Excellence Award in the category of Graphic Design for the Healing thru Art Poster
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Meritorious Award in the category of Special Projects for Broward County Library Children's Reading Festival 2003
Hispanic Woman of Distinction Award to Debbie Llenza, Hispanic Affairs Coordinator
Broward County Women's Hall of Fame to Tanya Simons-Oparah, Outreach Services Director
2004 Acts of Caring Award to North Regional/BCC Library Tutoring Program
Outstanding Citizens Library Award to Pat Dunford from the Florida Library Association Citations & Awards Committee
2004 Mover and Shaker Award to Vonda Ward, Literacy Coordinator from Library Journal
Allie Beth Martin Award to Jean Trebbi from the Public Library Association
2003
Urban Player Award from Urban Libraries Council/epixtech to Samuel F. Morrison
Honorary Membership from American Library Association to Samuel F. Morrison
Community Appearance Award for Outstanding Achievement in Urban Environmental Design from the City of Fort Lauderdale for the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
Honorable Mention from LAMA Best of Show Competition for Kids Catalog Web brochure and bookmarks in the Website Promotional Materials category
2003 NACIO (National Association of County Information Officers) Awards
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Excellent Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Jazz Master Tour poster in Special Graphics category
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Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for America at War poster in Special Graphics category
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Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers - for grand opening of African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Special Projects category
Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Digital Reference Service
Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Afterschool @ your library ™ program
Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for Community Technology Centers in Partnership program
2003 Award of Excellence to architect M.C. Harry and Associates from AIA Fort Lauderdale for the architectural design of the Stirling Road Branch Library
Mary Ellen LoPresti Art Publication Award to the Bienes Center for the Literary Arts, for Florida, the Making of a State: A Cartographic Adventure
2002
ArtServe Encore Award for Arts Collaboration for Cultural Information Center, Gallery 6 and ArtServe Gallery and Gift Shop, all at Main Library
Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Black History Month "Celebrating Africans in the Diaspora" in the Special Projects category
2001
Outstanding Citizens Library Award from the Florida Library Association to Norman Tripp for chairing the Better Libraries for a Better Broward bond issue campaign
Superior Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Need Info? Campaign in the Special Projects category
Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Collectors Choice Haitian Art in South Florida brochure in the Graphic Design Category
First Ladies of Broward Award from the School Board of Broward County to Eileen McNally for her efforts in starting Afterschool @ Your Library
2000
John Cotton Dana Award - for Better Libraries for a Better Broward bond issue campaign.
Excellent Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Groundbreaking: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.
Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Jazz Age in Paris poster
Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for Food for Fines/Library Amnesty Program
1999
1998
Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for 1997 Annual Report
Superior Award from National Association of County Information Officers for "Building a Bridge to the 21st Century" brochure for African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
First Ladies of Broward Award from the School Board of Broward County to Marlene Lee for her efforts in promoting reading and education
Barbara Cooper, Robbie Kurland and Eugenie Suter were inducted into the 2000 ALA/ALTA National Advocacy Honor Roll from Florida for their contributions to America's libraries
Women of Distinction Award from the March of Dimes to Sherry Lynch McVey for her significant contributions
1997
Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for SEFLIN Free-Net: A Community Information Network
Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for holiday displays
1996
Library of the Year from Gale Research/Library Journal
Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for "Welcome Home" newsletter
Leader of the Year Award from the Leadership Broward Foundation to Samuel F. Morrison for his commitment to community service and professional excellence
1995
Special Mention, Library of the Year Award from Gale Research/Library Journal
Achievement Award from National Association of Countiesfor Prime Time Program
Library Public Relations Council for Business Resource Center booklet
1994
Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies Award for Library Service to Persons With Disabilities
National Association of County Information Officers for "Welcome to Broward County Library" brochure
1993
Award for Advancement of Literacy in America to Friends of Literacy, from Public Library Association
Broward County Advisory Board for Persons with Disabilities Organization of the Year
1992
1991
Broward County Chapter of the United Nations Association USA Community Service Recognition to Samuel F. Morrison
Quality Site Award to Automated Systems department, from Tandem Computers' Southern Region
Meritorious Award from National Association of County Information Officers for 1990 Annual Report
Sun-Sentinel Community Service Award to Sistrunk Historical Festival
1990
John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award for Love Me, Read to Me campaign
Women in Communications Clarion Award for Love Me, Read to Me campaign
1989
Achievement Award from National Association of Counties for 1998 Staff Development Day
Blue Pencil Award from National Association of Government Communicators for User's Guide to Main Library folder with removable fact sheets
Outstanding Achievement Award from First Florida Biennial on Library Services for Persons with Handicaps
Friends and Trustees Award from the Florida Library Association to Robbie Kurland for her advocacy efforts in behalf of libraries
Public Awareness Award from the Council for Florida Libraries to Robbie Kurland for her efforts in promoting libraries
1988
1987
Award of Excellence, 13th Annual Library Buildings Award Program from American Institute of Architects and American Library Association
1986
National Association of Counties two awards for all around excellence, one for merit
Governor's Design Award from Governor Bob Graham for South Regional/BCC library in recognition of outstanding achievement in the development of public facilities
1985
Outstanding Concrete Structure in Florida from Florida Concrete and Products Association for the new Main Library
John Cotton Dana Award for the Book Bash series of events to promote the new Main Library
Merit Award from Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects to Edward D. Stone, for Main Library landscape design
Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communication to Donna Grubman for her efforts in establishing the library's successful Volunteer Services Program
Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communication to Phyllis Cartwright for her efforts in promoting the opening the Main Library
1984
American Library Association Allie Beth Martin Award to Cecil Beach for his range and depth of knowledge about books and distinguished ability to share that knowledge.
1983
Merit Award from Broward County Chapter of American Institute of Architects to architects Miller and Meier for design of Hallandale Branch Library
Merit Award from Broward County Chapter of American Institute of Architects to architect Michael Shiff for design of Coral Springs Branch Library
Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Jean Trebbi for her award-winning television show, Library Edition
Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Robbie Kurland for her efforts in spearheading the 1978 Library Bond Issue campaign
1982
1981
1980
Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Eileen Cobb for her efforts in developing the public information campaign for the 1978 Library Bond Issue.
Outstanding Friend and Trustees Award from the Florida Library Association to Frederick G. Ruffner for his promotion of the 1978 Library Bond Issue and his outstanding leadership as president of the Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Library from 1975-1979.
Woman of the Year Award from Atlantic-Florida Chapter of Women in Communications to Eileen Cobb for her efforts in developing the public information campaign for the 1978 Library Bond Issue.
Outstanding Friend and Trustees Award from the Florida Library Association to Frederick G. Ruffner for his promotion of the 1978 Library Bond Issue and his outstanding leadership as president of the Friends of the Fort Lauderdale Library from 1975-1979.
1979
1978
John Cotton Dana Award for the success of steadfast efforts, using all available resources, to gain financial support to expand the library system.
American Library Association Trustee Citation Award to Barbara Cooper for her efforts in support of libraries.
Barbara Cooper selected as delegate to the White House Conference on Libraries
1977
Outstanding Friend and Trustee Award from the Florida Library Association to Barbara Cooper for her efforts supporting state-wide advocacy for libraries
1976
John Cotton Dana Award for a creative historical program in the style of Poor Richard's Almanac
1975
John Cotton Dana Award for an imaginative children's program, utilizing a variety of media, which achieved excellent newspaper coverage
Woman of the Year Award from Florida Chapter of Women in Communications - to Barbara Cooper for her efforts in establishing a county-wide library system
1974
John Cotton Dana Award for creating public awareness of resources made available by a new county library system
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