Over the years, Broward County Library programs, services and employees have received many awards and recognitions for excellence. Highlights include:
Florida Library Association (FLA) Library 2012 Web Site Award – Best Public Library Web Site
National Association of Counties (NACo) 2012 Achievement Award – BCL WoW - Broward County Library Without Walls
Awarded five National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) 2012 Awards of Excellence for the following:
- Publications: External “Connections”
- Writing: Scripts: Best of Broward
- Graphic Design: Brochures and Publications: Just Parents
- Graphic Design Special Graphics: BCL WoW Banner
- Special Projects: Promoting Libraries with QR Codes
“Outstanding LEED for New Construction - Public” and “Outstanding LEED for New Construction - Overall” categories from the 2012 U.S. Green Building Council – Young At Art Museum/Broward County Library
"2012 Award of Honor" in the Institutional Category from the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Institute of Architects for the award-winning design created by AECOM Design and Glavovic Studios, Inc. – Young At Art Museum/Broward County Library
The Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC-Florida East Coast Chapter) "2012 Excellence in Construction Awards (the Eagle Award)" in the Community/Public Service Category – Young At Art Museum/Broward County Library
"Greening Your Scene" award by the Town of Davie in the "Nonprofit Organization" category for the green and sustainable environmental practices used in the construction and operations of the facility – Young At Art Museum/Broward County Library
2011 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award – Graphic Design/Special Graphics: Boys-2-Men – Fulfilling Our Potential for Greatness Banner
2011 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award – Community Events: The Big Read – Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
2011 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Excellence Award – Computer Media/Internet Web Sites and Interactive Media: Broward County Library Web Site
2011 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Superior Award – Photography: Library Days – Mother and Daughter Photograph
2011 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Superior Award – Graphic Design/Brochures and Publications: In the Shadow of the Raven Postcard
2011 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Meritorious Award – Writing/News Releases: Broward County Poet-in-Residence Anastasia Clark Poetry Workshop Press Release
2011 National Association of Counties(NACo) 2011 Achievement Awards – Best in Category/Libraries: Broward County Library’s After-School @ Your Library program
2011 National Association of Counties (NACo) 2011 Achievement Award: Broward County Library’s Literacy Help Center
Florida Library Association Friends, Foundations and Boards Outstanding Member Award – Evelyn Grooms, Past-President, BCL Friends of the Library
Florida Department of State and the State Library Exemplary Project Recognition – for After School @ Your Library - Technology program
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Excellence Award – for Happy Anniversary, Graphic Design category
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for Broward County Library: A 2009 ALL STAR Library, Writing category
Marcom Award - Honorable Mention for New Release Writing
2010 Communitas Award - Check Out Being Green Campaign
APEX Award for Publication Excellence – All Star Library Media Kit and News Release Writing
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South Florida Parenting Magazine Kids Crown Award - for Best Free Children's Service, to Afterschool @ Your Library
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Superior Award – for Broward County Library: E-Invitation
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Excellence Award – for Check Out Being Green Brochure
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Excellence Award – for Media Relations: BCL Shows Increases in Services and Online Communication
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Meritorious Award – for E-Updates
Hermes Creative Award – for Broward County Library's eAnnual Report
America’s Libraries STAR Award – Library Journal’s All Star Ranking
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:
- Collaboration Awards – to Carol Russo and Gina Moon
- Summit Award – to Patricia Ventura
- Vista Award – to Broward County Libraries Programming Staff, Eileen McNally and Chris Marhenke
- Innovation Awards – to William (Bill) Mooney and Kathleen Werthman
- Horizon Awards – to Barbara Correll and Evelyn Grooms
Dun & Bradstreet Award for Outstanding Service to Minority Business Communities – to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
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Broward County Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities Special Recognition Award – to Kathy Werthman at the 29th Annual DisAbilities Expo
Mary Ellen Lopresti Award for Excellence in Art Publishing – to the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Excellence Awards – for Alex Haley Ceremony, and for Centralized Web Community (remake of Web site)
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Meritorious Awards – for West Regional Library e-invitation, May 2007 Bookings and StoryBook Festival Logo
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award – for Broward County Library's e-invitation and 2006-2007 Annual Report
Orange Bowl Foundation's Field of Dreams Award – to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
TOBY Award for Government Building of the Year – to Southwest Regional Library
History Maker for the African Diaspora Award – to the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center
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Estela and Raúl Mora Award – to Broward County Library for promoting participation in the celebration of Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Books Day)
Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) Awards:
- Collaboration Awards – to Marty Onieal, Eileen and Thomas Fischlschweiger, Jeannette Neuschaefer and Tom Wilcox
- Summit Awards – to Wille Ruth Sampson and Jerry Wright of Broward County Library's Traveling Library
- Vista Award – to Marty Onieal
- Distinguished Service Award – to Cecil Beach
- Horizon Awards – to Marcia Beach and The Children’s Services Council
APEX Award for Publication Excellence – for Broward County Library's September 2006 eNewsletter
Hermes Creative Award – for Broward County Library's eNewsletter
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Superior/Best in Class Award – for Broward County Library’s eNewsletter
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Excellence Award – for LEED Preview Meeting and Luncheon at South Regional/Broward College Library; for Audiovisual Productions for Blues School Web Commercial; and for Photo of South Regional/Broward College Library
National Association of County Information Officer (NACIO) Meritorious Awards – for Online How to Guide Brochure
National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) Gold Screen Award – for Broward County Library's eNewsletter
National League of Cities' City Cultural Diversity Second Place Award – to Northwest Regional Library’s Eid Celebration, Cities with 100,000-400,000 Population category
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