Pattie Johnston Outreach Award

Pattie Johnston began her service at the Lawrence Public Library in Lawrence, Kansas in 1972 and in 2001, she became the library’s senior outreach coordinator. During her forty-five years of outstanding service at the Lawrence Public Library, Pattie made a lasting impression on the countless adults, seniors, children, and families that she served. Pattie served for many years on the Board of Directors of the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services, including serving as the 2015 president, presiding over the 2015 annual conference in St. Charles, IL. A long-time supporter and advocate of the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services, the ABOS Board of Directors is proud to establish the Pattie Johnston Outreach Award in recognition of Pattie’s forty-five years of exceptional service to the outreach field as well as for her outstanding leadership and numerous contributions to ABOS.

Presented annually to a bookmobile or outreach support staff member who has provided exemplary service to their community through bookmobile and outreach services. Candidates must not hold an MLIS and must work in a supportive role in their library (drivers, assistants, associates, clerks).

The nominator will need to answer the following question:

• Describe how the nominee has provided exemplary service to their community through bookmobile and outreach services as a support staff member.

A complete nomination will also include:

• two (2) letters of recommendation.

One (1) Pattie Johnston Outreach Award will be presented in 2023.

To submit your 2023 Pattie Johnston Outreach Award nomination, please click HERE.

The 2023 ABOS Awards Program will open on March 31, 2023 and close on July 28, 2023 at 5 p.m. CST.

Questions about the 2023 ABOS Awards Program can be directed to Kassy Trejo, 2023 ABOS Awards Committee Chair, at awards@abos-outreach.com.