Announcement from Cynthia Reynolds, HSLI President (2020-2022): For those of you who were unable to attend the HSLI 2022 Conference, I wanted to share with you the recipient of the Starfish Thrower Award. This year’s recipient is Laura Wimmer of Ascension Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago. Four different HSLI members nominated Laura for this award….
Category: Star Fish Thrower Award
Reminder: Nominations for 2022 HSLI Starfish Thrower Award Due Wed., Aug. 31
(via Cynthia Reynolds, HSLI President) We have a few nominations for the Starfish Thrower Award, but there is still time to nominate someone. The Starfish Thrower Award is presented to an HSLI member who has made a difference to the organization. The winner receives a trophy and is honored at the Awards Ceremony held during…
Call for Nominations: HSLI Starfish Thrower Award (Deadline Wed., Aug. 31)
(via Cynthia Reynolds, HSLI President) The Starfish Thrower Award is presented to an HSLI member who has made a difference to the organization. The winner receives a trophy and is honored at the Awards Ceremony, held during the Annual Conference in the fall. Any HSLI member is eligible to nominate any other HSLI member for…
Nominations Sought for 2017 Starfish Thrower Award
(via Miranda Shake, HSLI President) Annually, we nominate a member of HSLI for the Starfish Thrower Award. The Award recognizes the efforts and contributions of an HSLI member toward the success of the organization. The Starfish Thrower Award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded starfish back…
2013 Starfish Thrower Awardees Recognized
2013 Starfish Thrower Award recipients Roy Jones and Deborah Rhue were recognized at the 2014 conference for their work on the 2013 joint meeting with the Midwest Chapter Medical Library Association. Roy serves as the HSLI Membership Committee Chair and Deborah served on the Publicity sub-committee fore the 2014 conference. Thank you Roy and Deborah!…
Eric Edwards Wins the 2014 Starfish Thrower Award
Congratulations to Eric Edwards for receiving the 2014 HSLI Starfish Thrower Award. This award recognizes HSLI members who have made a difference withing the organization. Eric’s nomination recognized his enthusiasm and effort that go “above and beyond” in keeping us informed on legislative issues. Congratulations, Eric, and thank you for your service to HSLI.
Submit Nominations for the 2014 Starfish Thrower Award
Do you know someone who has made an important contribution of time and/or talent to our organization? Would you like to recognize a fellow member for their participation in HSLI? Nominate them for the 2014 Starfish-Thrower Award! This award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded star…
Congratulations to the 2013 Star Fish Thrower Award Winners, Roy Jones and Deborah Rhue
The Starfish Thrower Award for 2013 was jointly awarded to Roy Jones and Deborah Rhue at the HSLI Business Meeting on October 7, 2013. Roy and Deborah were instrumental in the success of the 2013 joint Midwest Chapter MLA/HSLI conference. Between them, they organized all of the people, resources, time, and talent needed to provide…
Submit Nominations for 2013 Starfish-Thrower Award Deadline Oct 3rd.
Do you know someone who has made an important contribution of time and/or talent to our organization? Would you like to recognize a fellow member for their participation in HSLI? Nominate the person for the 2013 Starfish-Thrower Award! This award is based on the story of the child who “makes a difference” by throwing stranded…
2012 Starfish Thrower Award Winner: Jerry DeWitt
Jerry DeWitt, director of the Carle Foundation Hospital Library, won the Star Fish Thrower Award in 2012. Jerry was unable to attend the conference, and the award was presented at a meeting of the East Central Illinois Consortium. Jerry was recognized in his nomination for his work with HSLI, his promotion of health sciences librarianship,…