The Amanda Award:
The 2021 winner is...Maria O'Brien
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The Amanda Award recognizes middle and high school librarians for developing programs that enhance and support the self-esteem and well-being of young adults by creating exemplary environments in which students are made to feel that they fit in and that they are part of the school. The recipient of the award will receive a cash prize (determined at a later date) and a trophy presented at FAME's annual conference for their efforts to build resilience in students.
FAME thanks the Osceola County School Librarian Association and Dr. Jami Jones for their sponsorship of this award. For nearly two decades, Dr. Jami Jones, creator of the Amanda Award, has worked as a school librarian in Delaware, North Carolina, and Florida. Jami holds a PhD in information sciences from Nova Southeastern University as well as graduate degrees in human development and creativity from Columbia University and library science from the University of Maryland. She is at present an associate professor at East Carolina University's ALA-accredited library program and is the faculty advisor for the ALA student chapter. Ever passionate and dedicated to helping teenagers find their way in this challenging world, Jami has authored five books and numerous articles on resiliency, dispositions, and creativity.
FAME thanks the Osceola County School Librarian Association and Dr. Jami Jones for their sponsorship of this award. For nearly two decades, Dr. Jami Jones, creator of the Amanda Award, has worked as a school librarian in Delaware, North Carolina, and Florida. Jami holds a PhD in information sciences from Nova Southeastern University as well as graduate degrees in human development and creativity from Columbia University and library science from the University of Maryland. She is at present an associate professor at East Carolina University's ALA-accredited library program and is the faculty advisor for the ALA student chapter. Ever passionate and dedicated to helping teenagers find their way in this challenging world, Jami has authored five books and numerous articles on resiliency, dispositions, and creativity.
Application Steps:
• Step 1: Complete and submit online the STATEMENT OF INTENT (below) to nominate a librarian for the award. The applicant will be assigned a confirmation number. Please remember to record this number and use it for all additional documentation and contact. Any subsequent application or testimonials must use only the confirmation number as identification. Any documents that contain the name of the media center or the school will not be accepted. The STATEMENT OF INTENT is due by May 7, 2021. The confirmation number will be assigned by May 14, 2021.
• Step 2: Upon receipt of the confirmation number, complete and submit the APPLICATION (below), using the confirmation number for identification. The APPLICATION is due by May 28, 2021.
• Step 3: Up to three TESTIMONIALS (below) of no more than 300 words each in length should be submitted by participants, observers or stakeholders. TESTIMONIALS might include how the program benefits students, how they see it in action and perhaps how the students and teachers see the program. Use the confirmation number to identify the nominee or school. All TESTIMONIALS are due by May 28, 2021.
• Step 1: Complete and submit online the STATEMENT OF INTENT (below) to nominate a librarian for the award. The applicant will be assigned a confirmation number. Please remember to record this number and use it for all additional documentation and contact. Any subsequent application or testimonials must use only the confirmation number as identification. Any documents that contain the name of the media center or the school will not be accepted. The STATEMENT OF INTENT is due by May 7, 2021. The confirmation number will be assigned by May 14, 2021.
• Step 2: Upon receipt of the confirmation number, complete and submit the APPLICATION (below), using the confirmation number for identification. The APPLICATION is due by May 28, 2021.
• Step 3: Up to three TESTIMONIALS (below) of no more than 300 words each in length should be submitted by participants, observers or stakeholders. TESTIMONIALS might include how the program benefits students, how they see it in action and perhaps how the students and teachers see the program. Use the confirmation number to identify the nominee or school. All TESTIMONIALS are due by May 28, 2021.
Questions about the Administrator Advocacy Award should be directed to Angela Michael, Awards Committee Chair.
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