The Awards Committee is in its final week of promoting OELMA Awards.  Your life’s work as a school librarian and as an advocate for students’ right to read what they want, when they want, should be applauded.  Your professional association, the Ohio Educational Library Media Association, is here for you, to support you in your efforts to become the leader in your building, your district, that you want to become.

Many of our past award recipients have eloquently expressed the profound honor it is to receive an OELMA award and what it has meant to them personally and professionally. Here are some of their thoughts:

“Garner additional recognition and support for our program. In turn, the support has helped us to evolve and create a even more dynamic learning opportunity for our students, which is always the goal.”  Kristin Roope

“Inspired me to return to my leadership roles with renewed vigor”

 Brandi Young, OELMA Leadership-in-Action Award

“Reinforced the power of libraries as spaces for connection, creativity, and growth and a platform to advocate for Ohio libraries.” 

Angie Jameson, OELMA/Follett School Solutions Outstanding School Librarian Award

“Able to affirm that OELMA recognizes the work I have done in my various roles of leadership.”

Sarah Thornbery, OELMA Outstanding Contributor Award

Receiving the OELMA Intellectual Freedom Award was a profound honor that reinforced my commitment to advocating for students’ right to read and access diverse perspectives.”

Kristin Dages, OELMA Intellectual Freedom Award

“These awards celebrate the vital work we do.”

Kristin Dages, OELMA Intellectual Freedom Award

“Receiving several OELMA awards over the years has been a transformative experience, both personally and professionally.  It has reinforced my passion for the work I do within my school community and stakeholders as well as my volunteer work with OELMA. The awards have encouraged me to evolve in my role as an advocate for students, school librarians, educators, and the power of school libraries.”

Angela Wojtecki, OELMA Outstanding Contributor

Imagine what receiving an OELMA award can do for you in both your personal and professional life?  Apply by April 4 by 11:59 p.m. 

Thank you,

The OELMA Awards Committee