​Awards Archive
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 2019      2018      2017      ​2016      2015      2014      2013      2012    *   2010      2009      2008       2007      2006
* No awards in 2011 - the Annual Conference moved from a fall to a spring event
PICTURE GALLERY:   2019      2018      2017    2016    2015        
AWARDS HISTORY:  
Katherine Lowe School Library Champion honors public figures demonstrating a belief in school libraries.
          Formerly the "School Library Advocate"
2019: Carolyn Markuson, retired
            Susan Ballard, AASL Past President and Granite State College University System of NH, College of Education 
School Library Advocate honors public figures demonstrating a belief in school libraries.
          Renamed in 2019, "Katherine Lowe School Library Champion"
2018: Judy Marcella, Office of Student Assessment, Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 
2017: Roger Rosen, President and CEO, Rosen Publishing
2016: John Palfrey, Author of BiblioTech: Why Libraries Matter More than Ever In the Age of Google
2015: Melissa DeFilippi, Swampscott; Dedham Library Innovation Team
​2014: Susan Verdicchio, Winchester School Committee; William McAlduff Jr, Winchester Supt of Schools
2013: Rob Maier, Director of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)
2012: Social Studies Department, Amherst Regional High School
2010: Gwen Paquette, Scholastic Classroom & Library Group
2009: Janet Allison, New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC)
2009: [Innovator Award] Dr. Mitchell Chester, Massachusetts Commissioner of Education
Administrator Advocate  recognizes administrators promoting  school library programs.
2019: Akosua Osei-Bobie, Principal at Shaw Elementary in Boston; Stephen Hale, Principal at Minnechaug High School, Wilbraham
2018: Joy Blackwood, Superintendent, Silver Lake Regional School District
2017: Sheila McAdams, Principal, Winthrop Elem School, Ipswich; Dr. John Marcus, District Administrator, Sharon 
​2016: Daniel Mayer, District Administrator, Westborough; Joel Bates, Principal, Florence Sawyer Elem, Nashoba
2015: Casey Handfield, Auburn HS
2014: Jose Libano, Principal Sharon HS; Timothy Johnson, Head of School Pingree School; 
2013: Lourenco Garcia, Revere HS; Marianne Young, Monument Mountain Regional HS; 
2012: Richard Langlois, Saugus Supt Schools; Michael Wood, Nashoba Regional Supt Schools
​2010: Sharon Hansen, Principal Avon MS/HS
2009: Dr. Dale Hanley, Southbridge Supt of Schools; Lynda Shoup Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
2007: Jose Duarte, The English HS, Jamaica Plain
2002: Dr. Mary Czajlowski, Agawam Superintendent
Gallagher Legislator Award recognizes a  MA legislator demonstrating belief in the value of school libraries.
2015: Senator Jason Lewis, Winchester
2014: Senator Ken Donnelly, Lexington/Arlington and Cindy Friedman, Donnelly's Chief of Staff
2012: Rep. Sean Garballey, Arlington
2007: Rep Frank Smizik, Brookline
​2004: Senator Jack Reed, Rhode Island
Peggy Hallisey Leadership Award RENAMED 2020  2009-2019: Peggy Hallisey Lifetime Achievement Award
Honors a member's long standing leadership in school librarianship at the state, regional and/or national level.
2019: Amy Short, Director of Libraries, Cambridge; Janice Alpert, Lynnfield High School
2018: Leslie Lomasson, Amherst High School; Kathy Lowe, MSLA Executive Director; ​Judi Paradis, Plympton Elementary, Waltham
2017: Chris Swerling, Newton; Mary Eldringhoff, Tewksbury HS; Sue Crowther, Chicopee Comprehensive HS
​2016: Sandra Roby, Facilitator, Librarian's Roundtable at EDCO; Pat Keogh Wondermore Prog Advisory Cmte
2015: Sandy Kelly, retired; Shelly Glanz, Library Media Connection; Carol Gordon, Consultant; ​Gerri Fegan, High Plain Elem, Andover
​2014: Ann Perham, Needham High School; Carol Kelly, Salem State University
​2013: Donna Guerin, retired; Patricia Fontes, retired
​2012: Nancy Jones, awarded posthumously; Dan Fleming, awarded posthumously
​2010: Linda Friel, retired; Peggy Hallisey, retired; Fran Zilonis, Simmons University
​2009: Carolyn Markuson, BiblioTech; Doris Smith, retired; Valerie Diggs, Chelmsford High School
Service Award recognizes school librarian dedication and leadership at state/national level.
2019: Jennifer Dimmick, Newton South High School
​2018: Laura Gardner, Dartmouth MS; Gregory Pronevitz, MLS; Jennifer Reed, Mason Rice Elem, Newton
2017: Anita Cellucci, Westborough HS; Laura D'Elia, Fales, Armstrong Elem, Westborough; Sue Doherty, Pollard MS, Needham
2016: ​Judi Paradis, Plympton Elem., Waltham; Robin Cicchetti, Concord-Carlisle HS; Carol Gordon, Retired
2015: Amy Short, Cambridge Public Schools; Linda Coviello, Job Lane Elementary in Bedford
2014: Sharon Hamer, Belmonte Middle  in Saugus; Valerie Diggs, Chelmsford HS; Leigh Barnes, Pittsfield Elem
​2013: Gerri Fegan, High Plain Elementary, Andover
​2012: Sandy Kelly, Carlisle School
​2010: Ann Perham, Needham High School
2009: Kathy Lowe, MSLA Executive Director
Research Grant supports individuals doing innovative research in the school library field.
​2015: Robin Cicchetti
P.A.L.S. (Parents as Library Supporters) recognizes outstanding collaboration between a parent/teacher organization & school library.
2019: Cohasset Education Foundation 
2018: Needham Education Foundation
2017: Medfield Coalition for Public Education; Carlisle Education Foundation
2016: West Elementary PTO, Plymouth;  Friends of Haggerty, Cambridge
2015: Sharon HS PTSO; Allen Avenue Parents & Teachers [North Attleboro]
2014: PTO of Israel Elementary [Sudbury]
2013: Carlisle School Association​
​2012: Hurley K-8 Boston Parent Group
M.S.L.A. (Massachusetts Super Librarian Award) recognizes school library program excellence.
2019: Barbara Gogan, Peter Noyes School, Sudbury; Aaron Noll, Winship Elementary, Boston;
            ​      Sheila Packard, Ward Elementary, Newton; Claudia Palframan, Dupont Middle School, Chicopee; 
            ​      Jen Mason Stott, King Open School, Cambridge; Sarah Woo, Holten Richmond Middle School, Danvers
2018: Kim Brown, N.Reading HS; Mary Gaeta, Our Lady of Assumption, Lynnfield; Susan Harari, Boston Latin;  
            ​      Karen Sekiguchi, Winthrop Elem, Ipswich; Nancy Snow, Bancroft Elem, Andover; Elizabeth Stockwood, Concord MS; 
​               Andrea Zampitella, Winchester HS      ​
2017: Andrea Belanger, Hampshire Reg HS; Barb Fecteau, Beverly HS; Wendy Garland, Avery Elem, Dedham;
​               Melinda Adams, Upper Cape Cod Reg Tech, Bourne; Cindy Erle, Center School, Stow
​2016: Jordan Funke Baird Middle, Ludlow; Rachel Bouhanda, Billerica HS; Amy Bloom, Wilson Middle, Natick;
                 Deeth Ellis, Boston Latin; Tricia London, Avon Middle/High; Pam Vallee, Lunengurg HS
2015: Cathy Collins, Sharon HS; Stacy Kitsis, Arlington HS; Jessica Pollock, Greenfield HS; Nancy Kellner, Peaslee Elem Northborough
                  Sheila Gerarty, Brockwood School, Manchester; Reba Tierney, Burke HS Dorchester
​2014: Meghan O'Neill, Pingree School Hamilton; Beth Goldman, Norwood HS: Vicki Wright, Silver Lake Reg MS;
                    Laura Stroessner, Boston Renaissance Charter; Margaret Twiss, Ayer Shirley Regional HS
​2013: Arleen Flaherty, Herberg Reed MS Pittsfield; Laura Gardner, Dartmouth MS;  Kendall Boninti, Waltham HS;
                  Katie DePorter, Dever-McCormac K-8 Boston; Chris Steinhauser, Coolidge MS Reading      
2012: Joanne Freeley, Randolph HS; Elaine Pietras & Suzanne Harde, Westford Academy;
​                    Vicky Biancolo, Miss Hall's School Pittsfield; Patti Karam, Horace Mann Newton;  Jennifer Varney, Hurley K-8 Boston
​2010: Sue Crowther, Chicopee Comprehensive HS; Sharon Hamer, Belmonte MS Saugus;
                    Sandra Mott, Martha's Vineyard HS; Judi Paradis, Plympton Elementary Waltham
​2009: Robin Cicchetti, Concord-Carlisle Regional HS; Diane Libbey, Westborough HS;
                    Laurie Belanger, Freetown Lakeville MS; Mary Melaugh, Marshall MS Billerica
President's Award honors new school librarians making an impact on student learning.
2019: Sarah Bickel, Greenlodge School, Dedham; Ariel Dagan, Tri-County Vocational Technical, Franklin
            ​      Lynda Moylan, Peabody High School
2018: Jill Leibowitz, Cabot Elem, Newton; Bonnie McBride, Fenway HS; Colleen Simpson, Gates MS, Scituate;
​      ​        Morgan Van Clief, Shaw Elem, Dorchester   
2017: Lani Blechman, Leverett Elem; Courtney Ahearn, Sargent & Thompson, North Andover; Paige Rowse, Needham HS; 
​               Allegra D'Ambruoso, Boston Arts Academy; Kim Keith, Small Elem, West Yarmouth; Bethany Dunton, Auburn HS
2016: Chani Craig, Great Falls Middle/Turner Fallls HS; Samantha Whitney, Gloucester HS; Kate Powers, Quinn Elem, Dartmouth;
                    Emily Houston & Mairead Kelly, Cambridge Rindge & Latin; Carrie Grimshaw, Leicester High School
2015: Katherine Steiger, Pollard MS Needham; Haley Zonconato, Dartmouth HS; Maya Bery, Carlisle School
​2014: Kate Payne, Saugus HS: Meghan Nels, Oakdale Elementary Dedham; Sharon Dorian, Taunton HS
​2013: Suzanne Mathews, Trotter Elem. Boston; Jennifer Dimmick, Newton South HS; Lisa Norcross, Wood End K-5 Reading
2012: Kara Staunton-Shron, Monument Reg HS Great Barrington; Susanna Hall, Green Acad Boston; Joanne Teliszewski, Canton HS
Web Seal of Excellence recognizes excellence​ in a school library’s use of web tools. 
Past recipients of the Web Seal may qualify to display the 2019 Web Seal of Excellence. Original MSLA member who received the award must be on staff and site must meet criteria of the rubric. View the list of schools and links to their sites.
2019: Pamela Vallee, Lunenburg High School
2018: Emily Houston & Kendall Boninti, Cambridge Rindge & Latin; Liz Percy, Westwood HS;  Paige Rowse, Needham HS
2017: Deanna Beattie, Loring Elem, Sudbury; Bridget Knightly & Shelly Mains, Brookline HS; Margaret Schoen, Newton North HS; 
​               Leslie Lomasson, Amherst Reg HS; Paula Myers & Susan King, Lincoln-Sudbury HS: Emily Warner, Notre Dame, Hingham;        
​2016: Karen Davidson-Heller, Malden Catholic HS; Ellen Brandt, Blanchard Middle, Westford; Anita Cellucci, Westborough HS; ​
                    Ethel Downey, "Summer Reading Resources," Newton South HS; Katherine Steiger, Pollard Middle, Needham
2015: Joanne Teliszewski, Canton HS; Geraldine O'Reilly, Dennett Elem, Plympton;
                    Michael Caligiuri, Florence Sawyer, Bolton; Alana Stern, Wachusett Regional HS
2014: Cathy Collins, Sharon HS; Linda Redding, Silver Lake Regional HS Kingston
​2013: Liz Gray & Sam Musher, Dana Hall Wellesley; Mary Gaeta, Our Lady of the Assumption Lynnfield;
                  Robin Cicchetti, Concord Carlisle HS; Laura Gardner, Dartmouth MS
​2012: Erin Dalbec, Wayland HS; Rachel Costello, Pentucket Regional HS; Gerri Fegan, High Plain Elem. Andover;
                  Jennifer St. Michel, Hurley MS Seekonk; Janice Alpert, Lynnfield HS; Leslie Kmiec & Paula Myers, Lincoln-Sudbury Reg HS
​2010: Jen Thomas, Bishop Stang HS; Holly Samuels, Cambridge Rindge & Latin HS;
                  Nancy Kellner, Peaslee Elem Northborough; Elisabeth Tully, Phillips Academy Andover
​2009: Janice Alpert, Lynnfield HS; Tricia London, Avon MS/HS; Suzanne Levasseur & Laura D'Elia, Fay School;
                  ​Linda Picceri, Watertown MS/HS; Lisa Ryder, Austin Intermediate Freetown/Lakeville
Ellen Berne Pathfinder for Innovation celebrates innovative school library programming. 
2019: Margaret Schoen, Katherine Steiger and Jennifer Dimmick - Newton South High School
2018: Rachel Bouhanda, Billerica High School
2017: Cathy Collins, Sharon High School
2016: Liz Phipps-Soeiro, Cambridgeport School, Cambridge; Kendall Boninti, Waltham High School
2015: Sharon Lux, Fay School Southborough
2012: Jennifer Thomas, Bishop Stang HS Dartmouth
2002: Bonnie Staiger-Matatall, Carver High School
Audrey Friend Scholarship awarded to a MA student in a school library certification master's  program. 
​2018: Maura O'Toole (Simmons)
2016: Elizabeth Halley (Salem State University)
2015: Christine Smith (University of Albany)
2013: Gabrielle Sobilio (Simmons)
2012: Elizabeth Gartley
2010: Maya Bery (Simmons), Sharon Dorian, Jennifer Potter (University of Rhode Island)
​2009: Alexis Brown (Simmons)
2008: Jill Holt (University of Rhode Island);  Laura DuBey (Simmons)
2007: Tracy Landry (Salem State College); Marcia Bernard (Salem State College) 
2006: Donna Mason (Salem State College)
​2003: Judi Paradis (Salem State), Miranda Bastarache
2002: Beth Brooks (Simmons), Linda Kimball (Cambridge College)
 Page Editor: Ann Perham   aperham@maschoolibraries.org