Awards & Recognition

2025-2026 Awards and Recognition

How to Apply/Nominate for Awards and Recognition

Must be an OCAEM member to apply.

Outstanding Media Program

Recipient: OCAEM Member and OCPS Staff member

Committee Chair to Reach out to: Laura McCall

The OCAEM Outstanding Library/Media Program Award recognizes the hard work, creativity and sweat equity you put in to your programs.  What have you done this year to get your students excited to read?  What collaborations have you done with other staff members?  Now is the time to brag! This award will be presented at the Principal’s Breakfast.

Complete the application below and either email or share it with: laura.mccall@ocps.net by March 6th.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zrjnFUVU-q2_XXt3by19kDooQ9YVVUXOQkuKVhCVXUw/copy

Exceptional Media Library Clerk Award

Recipient: OCAEM Member and OCPS Media Clerk

Committee Chair to Reach out to: Kellee Moye

The Orange County Association of Media in Education will honor one Exceptional Library Media Clerk from each level at its Principals Breakfast in April. This award recognizes clerks who exceed expectations in professionalism, collaboration, and media center excellence. Nominees must demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and strong knowledge of library procedures. Exceptional candidates also show initiative, a love of reading, information literacy, and commitment to personal growth. Applications must exclude names or identifying details and include a supporting letter from a faculty member. 

Complete the nomination form:https://forms.gle/Aiu9aaGNDopPENwAA  by March 6th and include a supporting letter from another faculty member.  Do not include any names or identifying details within the form answers—entries with personal identifiers will be disqualified. 

Distinguished Administrator Award

Recipient: OCAEM Member to Nominate School Administrator

Committee Chair to Reach out to: Jessica Roberts & Lori Marinaro

Does your administration go above and beyond to support the media center and literacy?  Tell us how they do so by completing the following digital form and letters of recommendation by March 6th.  The administrator will be recognized at the Principal’s Breakfast.  

Complete the following form:https://bit.ly/OCPSDAA . Make sure you have your two letters of recommendation prior to filling it out. One must be OCAEM member and one from a colleague.

OCAEM Scholarship

Recipient: OCAEM Member and OCPS Staff member

Committee Chair to Reach out to: Cristen Krugh

Are you currently pursuing a degree in higher education for Library Science? If so, please let us know!