Awards

List of ILA/ACRL Awards


Research Award – $300 awarded to a member in even-number years.

 

Public Relations and Marketing Award. $500 awarded to an institution in odd-numbered years.

 

Spring Conference Award. $200 awarded to a new member, support personnel, and/or a library science student to promote attendance to the ILA/ACRL Spring Conference.

Previous Winners

    • 2024 — Kay (Katie) Hansen, Waverly Public Library & University of Iowa (student)
    • 2023 — Lauren Claeys, University of Iowa 
    • 2022 — Sarah Young, Kirkwood Community College
    • 2021 — Laura Kerr, University of Iowa
    • 2020 — Conference canceled due to COVID-19
    • 2019 — 
    • 2018 — Laurie Neuerburg, University of Iowa
    • 2017 — Laura Sauser, Kirkwood Community College & University of Iowa (student)
    • 2016 — Kate Kitchens, University of Dubuque
    • 2015 — Debra Lynn Ford, University of Iowa (student)
    • 2014 — Cassie McLoughlin, University of Iowa (student)
    • 2013 — Brittney Thomas, University of Iowa
    • 2012 — Jennifer Ryan, Luther College
    • 2011 — Cara Stone, Indiana University (student)
    • 2010 — Deb Robertson, Briar Cliff University
    • 2009 — Myntha Cuffy, University of Iowa
    • 2008 — Robyn Clark-Bridges, Mt. Mercy College
    • 2008 — Mara Egherman, University of Iowa (student)
    • 2007 — Mary Francis, University of Iowa (student)
    • 2006 — Mirabelle “Mimi” Djenno, Drake University
    • 2006 — Anne Marie Gruber, University of Dubuque
    • 2005 — Clint Wrede, University of Northern Iowa
    • 2005 — Jim Kapoun, Waldorf College
    • 2004 — Amanda “Mandy” Swygart-Hobaugh, Cornell College
    • 2003 — James O’Gorman, St. Ambrose University
    • 2002 — Ericka Raber, University of Iowa
    • 2001 — Michelle Simmons, Cornell College
    • 2001 — Becky Lutkenhaus, University of Northern Iowa
    • 2000 — Kent Snowden, University of Northern Iowa
    • 1999 — Angie Schaper, North Iowa Community College
    • 1998 — Toby Lyles, University of Iowa
    • 1998 — Michelle Tedrow, Briar Cliff College
    • 1997 —
    • 1996 —
    • 1995 —
    • 1994 —
    • 1993 —
    • 1992 — Daria Bossman, Briar Cliff College
    • 1992 — Kate Borowski, University of Iowa (student)
    • 1991 — Jayne Smith, Des Moines Area Community College
    • 1991 — Mary Kraljic, Ellsworth Community College
    • 1991 — Nancy Rowell, Indian Hills Community College

Fall Conference Award. $200 awarded to a new member, support personnel, and/or a library science student to promote attendance to the ILA Fall Conference.

Previous Winners

    • 2024 — Ashley Wildberg, University of Iowa (student)
    • 2023 — Brittany Meade, Central College
    • 2022 — Brittaney Ponce, Ottumwa Public Library & University of Iowa (student)
    • 2021 — Melissa Gevaert, University of Northern Iowa
    • 2020 — Virtual Conference due to COVID-19
    • 2019 — Megan Blackford, Hawkeye Community College
    • 2018 — David Yoo, University of Iowa (student)
    • 2017 — Cindy Bancroft, University of Northern Iowa
    • 2016 — Kate Thompson, University of Alabama (student)
    • 2015 — Ashley McHose, Wartburg College
    • 2014 — Alyssa Grigsby, Buena Vista University
    • 2013 — Ariana Santiago, University of Iowa
    • 2012 — Katelyn Wolff, University of Dubuque (student)
    • 2012 — Rebecca Philipsen
    • 2012 — Emily Frieda Shaw, University of Iowa
    • 2011 — Samantha Bouwers, University of Iowa (student)
    • 2010 — Sarah Thompson, Briar Cliff University
    • 2009 — Amy Roberson, Grinnell College
    • 2008 — Myntha Cuffy, University of Iowa
    • 2007 — Dan Gall, University of Iowa
    • 2007 — Sarah Frye, Wartburg College
    • 2006 — Rebecca Routh, University of Iowa
    • 2005 — Jennifer Turner, Waldorf College
    • 2005 — Aileen Chang-Matus, Cornell College
    • 2004 — Ellie Lensch, Luther College
    • 2004 — Jennifer Wolfe, University of Iowa
    • 2004 — Elizabeth Schau, Cornell College
    • 2003 — Lezley Johansen, Upper Iowa University
    • 2002 — James Fisk, Morningside College
    • 2001 — Marianne Mason, University of Iowa
    • 2001 — Ryan Gjerde, Luther College
    • 2001 — James Fisk, Morningside College
    • 2001 — Marianne Mason, University of Iowa
    • 2001 — Ericka Kober, University of Iowa
    • 2000 — Brenda Molife, University of Iowa
    • 2000 — Brian McAtee, Southeastern Community College
    • 1999 — Laura Vannorsdel, American Institute of Business Library, Des Moines
    • 1998 —
    • 1997 —
    • 1996 — 
    • 1995 —
    • 1994 —
    • 1993 — Yongan Wu, Simpson College
    • 1992 — Susan Jelliger, University of Iowa (student)
    • 1991 —