KSMA is proud to highlight the accomplishments of its members and others who have contributed to the field of school library media by giving the following awards and recognition.

Each committee receives the award nomination forms, and then presents their recommendations to the KSMA Board for approval in the spring. The awards are given at the annual banquet during the Fall Conference . The nomination forms are published yearly in the KSMA Directory and can be obtained from this web site.

PLEASE NOTE that the due dates for all awards has been changed to July 1.

Eleanor W. Simmons Memorial Grant
The Eleanor Simmons Memorial Grant is given to encourage participation in the field of library science. Two grants are given each year in the amount of $500.00; one for a recipient who has developed a pilot innovative library media program, and one for a recipient who desires professional training in the area of school librarianship.

KSMA Service Award for School Administrators
The KSMA Service Award for School Administrators is given each year to either a elementary, middle or high school principal who has made outstanding contributions to the school's library media program. The nominator must substantiate that the administrator is an advocate for library media programs and that this individual's philosophy supports the central role of library media professionals in developing effective school library media programs.

Outstanding School Media Librarian
The KSMA Outstanding School Media Librarian award is given to a professional of excellence; one who provides an outstanding media program, serves her local and state organization, and makes significant contributions to his/her profession.

Jesse Stuart Media Award
The Jesse Stuart Media Award honors those individuals and/or organizations who have made major contributions in the field of media.

KSMA Award of Merit
The KSMA Award of Merit honors those who through individual leadership have advocated effective school library media services in meaningful educational programs. It also recognizes the responsible and influential role of those other than the local school building administrator in developing successful school library media programs.

Donna Hornsby Joint Technology Project Award
The Donna Hornsby Joint Technology Project Award  honors the memory of our colleague, Donna Hornsby, who passed away in 1999. Donna was instrumental in promoting the use of technology to enhance student learning. This award recognizes two or more individuals in a school for their innovative use of library media center technology to enhance classroom curriculum.

The KSMA Student Technology Award is given to an outstanding Kentucky school student (grades K-12) who has demonstrated leadership through technology activities coordinated with the school curriculum.

The Outstanding School Library Web Site Award recognizes excellence in web site design and it's contribution to the instruction of students.