Oregon Librarian of the Year

This award is given to a professional librarian who has demonstrated excellence in library service in Oregon. The librarian must have worked for pay in an Oregon library for at least two years. The nominee must be a member of OLA.

  • Marie Felgentrager, Roseburg Public Schools (2026)
  • Kate Lasky, Josephine Community Library District (2025)
  • Emily O'Neal, Deschutes Public Library (2024) | Awards Luncheon
  • Crook County Library (2023). | Awards Luncheon
  • Marci Ramiro-Jenkins (2022)  | award acceptance video
  • The Staff and Librarians at the State Library of Oregon (2021) | awards presentation
  • Jeremy Skinner, Curry Public Library, (2019)
  • Pat Duke (2018)
  • Martin Blasco (2017)
  • Kathryn Kohl (2016)
  • Ted Smith (2015) 
  • Heather McNeil (2014)
  • Eva Calcagno (2013)
  • Ruth Murray (2012)
  • Anne-Marie Deitering (2011) 
  • Mary Ginnane  (2010)
  • Gary Sharp (2009)
  • Michael Gaston (2008)
  • Teresa Landers (2007)
  • Marie Baldo (2006)
  • Caleb Tucker Raymond (2006)
  • Ronnie Budge (2004)
  • Janet Webster (2003)
  • Patty Cutright (2002)
  • Connie Bennett (2001)
  • Gail Warner (2000)
  • Deborah Carver (1999)
  • Karyle Butcher (1998)
  • Andy Swanson (1997)
  • Jim Scheppke (1996)
  • Sara Charlton (1995)
  • Deborah Jacobs (1994)
  • Carol Hildebrand (1993)
  • Ken Reading (1992)
  • George Happ (1991)