MAME Awards

Nomination Form    •    Award Rules    •    Awards and Award Guidelines   •   Previous Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2012 Award Winners!

  • The first school library to win the annual State Librarian's Excellence Award is Parker Middle School Library and school librarian Kathy Lester of Howell Public Schools.
  • Margaret Grazier Award for Contribution to the Profession: Kathleen McBroom, Barbara LaBeau, Melissa White, Cynthia Kleinheksel, and Tim Staal for writing the "SL21: School Library guidelines for program evaluation."
  • School Librarian of the Year:  Julie Harris, Rochester Community Schools
  • School Library Media Program of the Year: Swan Valley High School Library Media Center - Kay Wejrowski
  • School Librarian/Teacher Collaboration Award:  Denise Brandt, Bloomfield Hills Schools
  • MAME Mentor Award:  Karen Becknell, retired from Lamphere School District
  • President's Citation for Leadership in MAME and to the Profession:  Dee Gwaltney, retired

Consider Nominating Someone!

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May is the month to nominate outstanding members in our profession! MAME has 15 different award categories available to acknowledge the achievements and efforts of our members. Recipients are acknowledged and presented their award at this year's annual conference held Nov. 20-22. If you know someone you feel is worthy of recognition, please take the time to write a nomination.

Download a Nomination Form here: .pdf format or Microsoft Word.

Award Rules

The following rules apply to all awards. Nominations must adhere to these guidelines to be considered.
  1. All awards will be presented at the annual MAME conference. 
  2. There shall be only one individual or group recognized per award. 
  3. The Awards and Citations Committee will select the recipient. 
  4. The nomination is to be limited to one page in length unless additional documentation is required in the award description. 
  5. Information should be clear, concise, and based on that award's specific criteria. 
  6. All nominations must be postmarked by May 31st of the current year to be considered by the Awards and Citations Committee. Nominations may be submitted in writing or electronically. 
  7. The Awards and Citations Committee will notify all nominators of the final decisions prior to the MAME conference. 
  8. Mail or email a completed nomination form to the MAME office: 
              MAME Association Headquarters
             1407 Rensen Street 
              Lansing, MI 48910
              mame@mimame.org                

Awards and Award Guidelines

The following awards are given annually as nominations are made. Click on each award for its criteria.
  1. District Library Director of the Year
  2. Making IT Happen Award sponsored by ISTE
  3. MAME Mentor Award
  4. Margaret Grazier Award for Contribution to the Profession
  5. Mary Ann Paulin Award for Reading Advocacy
  6. Outstanding Board of Education Award
  7. Outstanding Government Official Award
  8. Pat Slocum Award for Outstanding Meritorious Award
  9. Promotion of School Library Media Programs Award
  10. Roger Ashley Freedom to Read Award
  11. Ruby Brown Award for Individual Excellence
  12. School Librarian of the Year
  13. School Librarian/Teacher Collaboration Award
  14. School Library Media Program of the Year
  15. Service Award for Adult Volunteers
  16. Service Award for School Administrators


Making IT Happen Award

As an ISTE affiliate, MAME is pleased to offer the Making IT Happen Award sponsored by ISTE. Making IT Happen is an internationally recognized awards program for educators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K–12 schools. The program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders around the world for their commitment and innovation. The award package includes: 
  • A certificate.
  • An Making IT Happen jacket.
  • A one-year ISTE membership.
Recipients of the awards are educators who:
  • Are currently applying educational technology in their work.
  • Teach through relationships and are inspiring, encouraging and nurturing.
  • Recognize that further change is necessary but understand that it is a process.
  • Realize that teacher empowerment is the key element in technology integration.
  • Motivate through awareness and access to information.

List of MAME Award Winners, 1974-2012

Click to view .pdf and download.
MAME Award Winner, 1974-2012

Questions?

For questions, email Lisa Brakel, MAME Awards and Citations chair.