Sandy Ulm Scholarship Winner

Congratulations to Stefanie Sawyer for being selected as the 2026 recipient of FAME's Sandy Ulm Scholarship!!  Stefanie is currently in her second semester at Florida State University working towards her Masters of Science in Information. She just started her tenth year in education, and is currently in her third year at Lake Highland Preparatory School where she is the middle school librarian. Stefanie lives in Altamonte Springs, FL with her husband and two small children.

Programs

Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr.
Sunshine State Young Readers Award 3-5 
Sunshine State Young Readers Award 6-8​
Florida Teens Read
Orange Blossom
​Non-fiction Award
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Jim Harbin Student Media Festival

Legislation

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Awards and Scholarships

Call for Nominations: 2026-2027 FAME Awards!
Do you know an outstanding leader, educator, or advocate who deserves to be recognized?  Help us celebrate excellence by submitting a nomination!
Let’s recognize the incredible individuals who advocate for school libraries and make a difference every day! 

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We are currently accepting nominations for the following awards:  
All applications are due by June 21,2026.  
Principals Advocacy Award
Administrators Advocacy Award
Secondary School Administrators Advocacy Award
Amanda Award
Florida Power Library School Award
Sandy Ulm Scholarship
Intellectual Freedom Scholarship

Professional Development

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Professional Development
DOE Library Media and Instructional Materials Training
FMQ: Florida Media Quarterly