Winners Announced in 22nd Annual Berks County Public Libraries Awards Celebration

The Citizen

7 months ago

From Berks County Public Libraries

Pictured above: Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library received three recognitions at the 22nd annual BCPL Awards: Outstanding Library Staff Member, Dreisbach Award for Exemplary Service, and Outstanding Library Volunteer. From left to right: Library staff members Daphne Meyer, Betsy Kreider, and Kaitlin Lehman stand with library trustee and volunteer, Mike Najarian.

On Wednesday, March 5, Berks County Public Libraries honored leadership and service excellence during its 22nd annual Awards Celebration. Presented at the Library System headquarters in front of an audience of 75 attendees, the event recognized individuals and organizations for their support and contributions to public libraries in Berks County.

Commissioner Dante Santoni Jr. welcomes the audience with opening remarks.

State Representative Eric Weaknecht offers remarks alongside Library System Administrator Stephanie Williams.

Members of the library community nominated individuals, groups, or events that demonstrated outstanding commitment or service to their library and patrons. The Berks County Public Libraries (BCPL) Advisory Board considered nominations from 2024 and announced the category winners during the ceremony.

Senator Judy Schwank accepts the Outstanding Elected Official award from BCPL Advisory Board Member,
Deborah Noel.

Matthew Cammarano and Tim Lawlor from the Spring Township and West Lawn-Wyomissing Hills libraries
accept the Outstanding Adult Program award for the Writefest program.

The full list of award recipients from the 22nd annual awards celebration is as follows:

Outstanding Elected Official — Senator Judy Schwank
Trustee of the Year — Michel Micozzi, Reading Public Library
Outstanding Local Business — Brakeman’s Cafe, Boyertown
Outstanding Library Volunteer — Mike Najarian, Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library
Outstanding Fundraising Effort — Library Fall Fair, Wernersville Public Library
Outstanding Community Organization — Preston’s Pantry, Boyertown
Outstanding Library Director — Chelsea Williams, Hamburg Public Library
Outstanding Library Staff Member — Daphne Meyer, Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library
Outstanding Youth Program — Camp Pollywog, Wernersville Public Library
Outstanding Teen Program — Driving Simulation, Reading Public Library
Outstanding Adult Program — Writefest, Spring Township Library
Chet Hagan Memorial Public Relations Award — Kutztown Community Library
Dreisbach Award for Exemplary Service — Elizabeth (Betsy) Kreider, Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library

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