The Cornerstone Award has been given annually to an individual or individuals who have had a significant and long-term impact on enhancing public libraries in South Central Wisconsin and represent the values and mission of the South Central Library System Foundation.
In 2020, however, the SCLS Foundation Board will not select a Cornerstone Award recipient as a fundraising project. Instead, we will conduct a virtual fundraising campaign.
As part of the annual Cornerstone Award Reception, the Foundation has also presented the "Super Awesome Library Award," the "Program Wizard Award," the "Giddy Up Partner Award," and the "Outstanding Library Volunteer Award." These awards will not be presented in 2020.
Visit the awards page for more information about past award recipients.
Past Cornerstone Award recipients are:
- 2019 -- Bruce Deming (more information & event photos)
- 2018 -- Alice Oakey (more information & event photos)
- 2017 -- Larry J. Martin (more information & event photos)
- 2016 -- Julie Chase and Mary Lou Sharpee (more information & event photos)
- 2015 -- Patricia Townsend (more information & event photos)
- 2014 -- Francis Cherney (more information & event photos)
- 2013 -- Kathryn & J. Robert Curtis and William Zimdars (more information & event photos)
- 2012 -- Barbara Dimick (more information & event photos)
- 2011 -- Craig & Lea Culver and Bob Blitzke (more information & event photos)
- 2010 -- Phyllis Davis and Bob Keen (more information & event photos)
- 2009 -- Peter & Ann Hamon (more information & event photos)
For more information, contact Martha Van Pelt, South Central Library System Director, (608) 246-7975.