Awards
The Friends Award
The Friends of the University Libraries ("The Friends") grant this external award annually to honor a BGSU faculty or staff member, student, community person or institution who has contributed substantially to the growth and development of the University Libraries (UL).
The Friends Employee Award
This is a $500 internal award granted annually to honor a UL staff member (administrative, classified or faculty) who has made exceptionally valuable contributions to the growth and development of the UL.
- 2025: Nick Pavlik
- 2024: Gretchen Avery, Eileen Bosch, Liz Lauck
- 2023: Ashley Gallagher, Jennifer Long Morehart
- 2022: Joe Prince
- 2021: Access Services Staff
- 2020: Sonia Duran, Amy Fry, Mat Sweet
- 2019: Rudy Ramos
- 2018: Kari Johnson
- 2017: Vicki Seifert
- 2016: Linda Rich
- 2014: Vera Lux
- 2013: Kathy Gardner
- 2012: Mark Strang
- 2011: Lisa Tatham
- 2010: Eric Honneffer, Dana Nemeth
- 2009: Mary Wrighten
- 2008: Sara Bushong
- 2007: Ryan Mays, Chris Plotts
- 2006: Gaynelle Predmore
- 2005: Colleen Boff
- 2004: Ann Bowers
- 2003: Cathi Cardwell
- 2002: Kelly Broughton
- 2001: Steve Charter
- 2000: Vicky Nye
- 1999: Cliff Glaviano
- 1998: Linda Babcock
- 1997: Jennifer Honsberger, Sharon Morgart
- 1996: Bob McLaird
- 1995: Anne Tracy
- 1993: John King
- 1992: Bill Schurk
- 1991: Sherry Gray
- 1990: Mary Beth Zachary
- 1989: Gloria Gregor, Frances Povsic
- 1987: Bonnie Gratch
- 1986: Matt Hungling
The Friends Undergraduate and
Graduate Student Employee Awards
The Friends present this $350 award annually to one undergraduate and one graduate student employee who has made exceptionally valuable contributions in serving patrons and to the growth and development of the UL.
The Friends Master of Library Science Award
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a UL employee or student employee who is enrolled in or has been accepted to a Master of Library Science degree program. Preference will be given to new applicants, but when appropriate, past recipients may re-apply for the award annually. Multiple awards may be given in a single year.
The Friends Student Professional
Development Award
This $500 award is presented annually to a UL student employee who wishes to undertake a program of professional development to pursue a career in Library Science.
Updated: 09/05/2025 09:38AM