Member of the Year Award
- 2023 – Jenny Ransone, Marion County Public Library
- 2022 – Holly Albanese, Flagler County Public Library
- 2021 – Randell Duggins, University of Florida
- 2020 – Ann Clare LeZotte, Alachua County Library District
- 2019 – Pam Picray, Duval County Public Schools
- 2018 – Julie Rekow, Jacksonville Public Library
- 2017 – Wendy Schneider, Alachua County Library District
- 2016 – Amber Holley, Jacksonville Public Library
- 2015 – Linda Dean, Alachua County Library District
- 2014 – Judith Weaver, Alachua County School District
- 2013 – Ann Lindell, University of Florida
Distinguished Career Award
- 2023 – Anne Marie Casey, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- 2022 – Lou Greco, St. Johns County Public Schools
- 2021 – Linda Cue, Alachua County Library District
- 2020 – Jane Weimer, Volusia County Public Library
- 2019 – Darlene Goodier, Clay County Public Schools
- 2018 – Kathleen Citro, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- 2017 – Pat Coffman, Clay County Public Library
- 2016 – Dr. Elizabeth Curry, University of North Florida
- 2015 – Betsy Simpson, University of Florida
- 2014 – Ginny Bird, New River Public Library Cooperative
- 2013 – Betty Ann Frederick, St. Johns County Public Library
Innovation Award
- 2023 – Re-entry Simuation, Alachua County Library District
- 2022 – Recipe and Reads: Family Culinary Program, Volusia County Public Library
- 2021 – We Are CapABLE, Volusia County Public Library
- 2020 – Lit Kits To Go, Volusia County Public Library
- 2019 – Millhopper School of Witchcraft & Wizardry, Alachua County Library District
- 2018 – Kid’s Cursive Workshops, St. Johns County Public Library
- 2017 – Collaborating with Strangers Workshops, University of Florida
- 2016 – Student Library Card Initiative, Jacksonville Public Library
- 2015 – Sensory Storytime, Alachua County Library District
- 2014 – Curricular Applications for 3D Printing, Stetson University
- 2013 – American Sign Language Course Materials, University of North Florida
- 2012 – Two Winners: Refugee Integration Initiative, Jacksonville Public & Library Panama Canal Museum, University of Florida
- 2011 – Home Energy Program, Jacksonville Public Library
- 2010 – Passport Program, Flagler County Public Library
Library Champion Award
- 2023 – Travis Blanton, MLC Lobbyist (Special Award for Getting NEFLIN’s State Funding Cap Removed)
- 2023 – Kathleen Ciez-Volz, Florida State College – Jacksonville
- 2022 – Laura Ann Fouraker-Gardner, President, Friends of the Columbia County Public Library
- 2021 – Two Winners: James Gross, Taylor County Public Library & Donovan J. Welch, University of Florida
- 2020 – Linda Bruno, Trainer and SSLLI Facilitator
- 2019 – Mary Geer, Vice-Chair, St. Johns County Public Library Advisory Board
- 2018 – Jill Canono, Library Consultant, State Library of Florida (Special Award for SSLLI)
- 2018 – Sharon Coon, Brentwood Friends, Jacksonville Public Library
- 2017 – Rachael Bennett, County Commissioner, St. Johns County
- 2016 – L. Dee Torre Kaufman, President, Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library
- 2015 – Pat Laurencelle, St. Johns County Public Library Advisory Board
- 2014 – William Gulliford, President, Jacksonville City Council
- 2013 – Helene Kamps Stewart, President, Murray Hills Friends of the Library
- 2012 – Bill Flynn, President, Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library
- 2011 – Harry Reagan, President, Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library
- 2010 – Danny Hales, Director, Suwannee River Regional Libraries
- 2009 – Michael Boyle, Nassau County Commissioner
- 2008 – No Award
- 2007 – M. Wayne Smith, Union County Commissioner
- 2006 – Kevin Hyde, Jacksonville City Council 2005 – Representative Don Davis, Florida Legislator