UALC Accepts Award at Best of State Gala

Donna Jones Morris, Director, Utah State Library, accepted the medal and certificate of achievement on behalf of the Utah Academic Library Consortium (UALC) for Utah's 2009 Best of State in the category of Educational Institution or Service. The Awards Gala was held at the Salt Palace Ballroom on May 30, 2009. The Education category winners included:

Administrator: TROY D'AMBROSIO
Arts in Education: 337 PROJECT
College/University Teacher: PROFESSOR MARTY VAL HILL, SPHR
Educational Institution/Service: UTAH ACADEMIC LIBRARY CONSORTIUM
On-line Education: WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Preschool: DANCING MOOSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Public/Private School K-12: LAKERIDGE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Teacher K-12: LINDA SEEHUSEN, WESTVALE ELEMENTARY
Volunteer: DAVID F. PACK, PH.D.

UALC Wins Utah's Best of State in Educational Institution/Service Category

The Utah Academic Library Consortium has won Utah's Best of State in the category of Educational Institution/Service. The announcement was made May 4, 2009.

The Best of State Awards were created to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah. According to Governor Jon Huntsman, "Best of State recognizes those who are excelling and surpassing all else and who are the best of the best in their respective fields."

Judging was based on three criteria:
(50%) Achievement in the field of endeavor.
(30%) Innovation or creativity in approaches, techniques, methods or processes.
(20%) Contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

UALC and other category winners will be recognized at the 2009 Best of State Awards Gala in the Grand Ballroom of the Salt Palace on Saturday, May 30th. More information on the Best of State Awards can be found at www.bestofstate.org