Awards and Recognition for Broward County Libraries

Broward County Libraries' programs, services and employees continue to receive awards and recognitions for excellence.

2026

​National Association of Counties (NACo) 2026 Achievement Awards 

• Freegal Quest
• Pinwheel Festival
• Pop-up Hollywood Branch Library
• Broward County Library Partners with the Florida Panthers Hockey Team​​​​
  

​Florida Library Association (FLA)

• Library of the Year - This prestigious honor recognizes the extraordinary work, innovation, and dedication demonstrated across our entire system. Every branch, every section, and every staff member contributed to this achievement.
  
• Media Partne​r Award: Westside Gazette - Celebrating our strong and impactful partnership in promoting literacy, community awareness, and equitable access to information.
  
• Intellectual Freedom Award: AARLCC's Saturday School - Honoring the African American Research Library and Cultural Center's Saturday School program for its commitment to open inquiry, education, and the protection of intellectual freedom.
  
• Communications Award: “Freegal Wizard" Campaign - Recognizing our creative and highly successful marketing campaign promoting Freegal, which connected thousands of residents with free music and digital resources.​

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