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With the theme of “Joy in Our Libraries”, the recent 2025 Missouri Library Association (MLA) Annual Conference welcomed librarians from across the state of Missouri and beyond. Held in Chesterfield, MO, this year’s annual awards ceremony continued to celebrate libraries, with several awards going to those at Amigos member libraries:
St. Louis County Library
- Tarza Tawfiq, Outstanding Library Employee Award
- Jennifer McBride, Public Relations Achievement Award
- St. Louis County Library History & Genealogy Department, Excellence in Genealogy & Local History Award
Missouri Southern State University
- Amber Carr, Outstanding Professional Librarian Award
University of Missouri Libraries
- Jill Kline, Outstanding New Librarian Award
Little Dixie Regional Libraries
- Karen Hayden, (former Director of Little Dixie Regional Libraries) Meritorious Achievement Award
Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center
- Emily Jaycox, Ronald G. Bohley Award
Congratulations to these member libraries and all award winners!