2019 Award Winners presented at the SCLA 2019 Conference

Student Award

Emilie J. Hancock of the Mount Pleasant Regional Branch of the Charleston County Library is recognized for her innovative contributions to the field of librarianship during her course of study. 

New Professional Award

Emily Jones of the Medical University of South Carolina Libraries in recognition of her achievements and contributions to the field of librarianship.

Outstanding Librarian Award

Annie Sutton of Anderson County Library System in recognition of her achievements and service in the field of librarianship.

Outstanding Paraprofessional Award

LaKisha Perrin of Richland Library in recognition of her excellence and contributions to South Carolina libraries.

Intellectual Freedom Award

Jonathan Newton, co-chair of the SCLA Advocacy Committee, in recognition of his contributions in advocacy for South Carolina libraries and fighting for equality and intellectual freedoms for libraries, librarians, and citizens of South Carolina. 

Hall of Fame

Faith Line from Anderson County Library in recognition of excellence, achievements, and long-standing record of leadership and service to South Carolina and the field of librarianship.

2019-2020 SCLA Scholarship for Diversity recipients:

Susan DeForest, Casey L. Howard, Dr. Marie Rodriguez Sollitt, Mattie Thompson-Long