A long-time supporter and advocate of the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services, the ABOS Board of Directors established 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. 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.

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).

A complete nomination should include:

● A description of how the nominee has provided exemplary service to their community through bookmobile and outreach services as a support staff member.

● Two (2) letters of recommendation.

Winner receives complimentary conference registration registration to the ABOS Annual Conference during the year they are selected.

One (1) Pattie Johnston Outreach Award will be presented in 2025.

Click here to submit your 2025 Pattie Johnston Outreach Award nomination.

Questions about the 2025 ABOS Awards Program can be directed to the ABOS Awards Committee at awards@abos-outreach.com.