About the Award
The Outstanding New Librarian Award recognizes a librarian who has made a significant contribution to the improvement and advancement of library and information services. Nominees must have one full year of library service in Missouri prior to their nomination and less than five years’ experience in the library profession. Nominees must possess an MLS degree and must have demonstrated creativity and inventiveness in their achievements.
Recipients
| 2021 | Taylor Bequette, Little Dixie Regional Library |
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| 2019 | Stephanie Chinn, Missouri University of Science and Technology |
| 2018 | Julie Phoenix |
| 2016 | Jen Salvo-Eaton, Miller Nichols Library, University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| 2013 | Elena McVicar, Kansas City Public Library |
| 2012 | not awarded |
| 2011 | Brent Husher, Miller Nichols Library, University of Missouri-Kansas City |
| 2010 | Jodie Borgerding, Webster University |
| 2009 | Cynthia Dudenhofferr, Central Methodist University Library |
| 2008 | Carol E. Smith, Kirkpatrick Library, University of Central Missouri |
| 2007 | not awarded |
| 2006 | Crystal Gale, Duane G. Meyer Library, Missouri State University |
| 2003-2005 | not awarded |
| 2002 | Serge Danielson-Francois, Branch Manager, Kansas City Public Library |
| 2001 | Peer Almquist |
| 2000 | not awarded |
| 1999 | Melissa Belvadi, Maryville University Library |
| 1998 | Judy Beatty, Gentry County Library |
| 1997 | Pat Antrim, Central Missouri State University |
| 1996 | Rita Gulstad, Central Methodist College |
| 1995 | Jon Small, Central Missouri State University |
| 1994 | not awarded |
| 1993 | Donna Watson, McDonald County Library |
| 1992 | not awarded |
| 1991 | Leslie Lynam, Central Missouri State University |
| 1990 | Pamela Putman, Centralia Public Library |