[Libs-Or] OLA Awards announcement

[OLA Awards]

Oregon Library Association presents the 2024 Awards at Annual Conference

On April 26, 2024, the Oregon Library Association (OLA) presented the
following awards to individuals or organizations in recognition of their
work in support of libraries in Oregon. OLA congratulates award recipients
and is pleased to honor them for their commitment, support, and promotion
of Oregon libraries. For more information about OLA Awards, see the Awards
Committee website: https://www.olaweb.org/awards-committee

Librarian of the Year: Emily O’Neal. Emily serves as the Chair of OLA’s
Intellectual Freedom Committee and the Technical Services Round Table, and
as the Technical Services Manager at Deschutes Public Library. She was
recognized for her outstanding service and dedicated support of Oregon
libraries faced with book challenges, her achievement of transitioning
Deschutes from the Dewey Decimal System to a more user-friendly structure,
generosity in sharing her expertise with Oregon library staff, her skillful
representation of OLA in media interviews, and her tireless advocacy for
intellectual freedom.

Library Employee of the Year: Robin Dawson. Robin was recognized for her
excellent service and outstanding dedication, reliability, and innovation
in her role as circulation supervisor for the Gladstone & Oak Lodge
Libraries.

OLA Library Supporter of the Year Award: Friends of Driftwood Library. This
group was recognized for their support, enthusiasm, and fierce advocacy for
the Driftwood Library and the Lincoln City community.

OLA Library Supporter of the Year Award: Deborah Johns. Deb was recognized
for her long and dedicated service to the Athena Library Friends
Association and the Athena Public Library board.

OLA EDI Antiracism Recognition Award: Roxanne M. Renteria and LaRee
Dominguez. Roxanne and LaRee serve as co-chairs of the OLA Equity,
Diversity, Inclusion and Antiracism Committee. They were recognized for
their commitment, courage, empathy and action in antiracism work.

OLA Honorary Lifetime Membership: MaryKay Dahlgreen. MaryKay was recognized
for her dedicated work, boundless energy, extensive expertise, and fearless
leadership that has made a lasting  impact on OLA and the greater Oregon
library landscape. She served as the State Librarian of Oregon from
2012-2018 and recently retired from her position as director of the Lincoln
County Library District.

OLA Past President Recognition: Star Khan. Star was recognized for her
outstanding service and leadership as OLA Vice-President, President, and
Past President from 2022-2024.

OLA President’s Award: Liisa Sjoblom. Liisa was recognized by the OLA
President Ericka Brunson-Rochette for her ongoing efforts to support
opportunities for people to connect, future leaders to grow, and libraries
to thrive.

OLA President’s Accomplice Award: Darci Hanning. Darci was recognized by
OLA President Ericka Brunson-Rochette for being a true accomplice to her
BIPOC colleagues through her work, words, and actions.

OLA Legislator of the Year Award: Senator Lew Fredrick and Representative
Pam Marsh. Sen. Frederick and Rep. Marsh were recognized by the OLA
Legislative Committee for their support of libraries in the Oregon State
Legislature.

OLA Intellectual Freedom Champion of the Year Award: Miranda Doyle and
Darin Stewart. Miranda and Darin were recognized for their outstanding
efforts in promoting the principles of intellectual freedom in Oregon.
Arlene Weible, Chair
OLA Awards Committee
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