Purpose

The purpose of the Metropolitan Library System awards is to recognize MLS member libraries, trustees, MLS staff, and government officials for their contribution to libraries and/or the field of librarianship.

The winners of the 2006 MLS Awards were announced at the October 20, 2006 Annual Meeting.

Government Official Recognition

• Representative James D. Brosnahan
• Representative Kevin Joyce
• Representative Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House
• Senator Edward D. Maloney
• Mayor Thomas Murawski
• Village President Frank Paris

Janet Hayes Excellence in Customer Service

• Sandy Hayes, Metropolitan Library System

Trustee of the Year

• Jane Rowland, Calumet City Public Library

Innovation in Technology

• Kelli Staley, Lansing Public Library

Library Leadership

• Teri Embrey, Pritzker Military Library

Best Practices in a Library

• Prairie Trails Public Library District

Outstanding Advocacy

• Kathy Berggren, Matteson Public Library

Lifetime Achievement

• Kay Langston, Triton College (retired)