Georgia Public Library Awards

Recognizing the difference makers in Georgia’s public libraries

Every day, libraries in communities across Georgia are transforming lives as they offer opportunities for people to build new job skills, pursue degrees, stay active, learn to read, meet friends, and much more. The annual Georgia Public Library Awards honor the outstanding service and achievements of Georgia’s public libraries, librarians, and advocates.

Awards nominations are open in the fall of each year.

You can help us honor library staff and libraries for their great work! Please take a few moments to nominate your favorite library or library employee. Tell us about someone who helped your child gain a love for reading, showed you where to find study resources, or made you feel welcome in a new community.

2024 Library Award Recipients

Georgia Public Library Service is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Georgia Public Library Awards, which honor public libraries and their champions who have made a profound difference in their communities. Winners are selected from nominations submitted by library patrons, trustees, Friends of Libraries groups, and staff, showcasing the best and brightest who serve in public libraries throughout the state.

The annual Georgia Public Library Awards honor the outstanding achievements of public library leaders, staff, and champions.

For our 10th annual Library Awards, we celebrate:

• Anna Lyle of Forsyth County Public Library is Director of the Year;

• Kristen Timoteo, outreach coordinator and branch manager at Coweta Public Library System, is Library Employee of the Year;

• Howard Holman, Ohoopee Regional Library trustee, is Library Champion of the Year;

• Dr. Linda Most, former associate professor at Valdosta State University, posthumously receives this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award;

• And to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Georgia Public Library Awards, YOUR library – all Georgia’s libraries – are Library of the Year.