Joseph M. Dagnese Memorial Award for Excellence in Service to the Libraries

The award was established in memory of Joseph M. Dagnese, director of Purdue University Libraries from January 10, 1972 – January 27, 1989, to recognize professional, administrative, clerical, and service staff members who have made significant contributions to the routine and extraordinary functions of the Libraries of Purdue University. The first awards were presented in 1993 and to date 46 awards have been presented to well deserving staff members in memory of Joe’s dedication to the Purdue Libraries and its staff.

Winners

• 2024: Craig Leavell, Michael Lewis
• 2023: Sandy Galloway, Jacenda Gilman
• 2022: Tiffany Eakin, Kevin Fargo, Lara Grauerholz-Fisher
• 2021: Ashley FawcettAyn Reineke, JJ Sadler
• 2020: Audrey Grisham, Adriana Harmeyer

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• 2019: Rachel Fundator
• 2018: Allen Bol, Dan Yeoman
• 2017: Neal Harmeyer, Cheryl Sagendorf
• 2016: Rachel Moore, Libby Wahl, Marcy Wihlem-South
• 2015: Karen Field, Kathy Garner
• 2014: Bonnie Douglas, Matt Riehle
• 2013: Teresa Brown, Lil Conarroe
• 2012: RaeLynn Boes, Jill Stair
• 2011: Connie Richards, Stephanie Schmitz
• 2010: Kayla Gregory, Michael Solomon
• 2009: Claire Alexander, Sandy Galloway
• 2008: Elaine Bahler, Dale White
• 2007: Lori Bryant, Carolyn Dexter
• 2006: Taiana Kuntz, Amy Winks
• 2005: Brenda Meagher, Lisa Purvis, Jill Smith
• 2004: Betty Brown, Mary Sego
• 2003: Angie Ewing, Suzanne Ward
• 2002: Connie Farris, Dan Rotello
• 2001: Mary Anne Eldridge, Kathy Walters
• 2000: Noel Diaz, Cathy Kromer
• 1999: J. Dale Prince, Sharon Sturgeon
• 1998: Diana Grove, Alan Manifold
• 1996: Kathy Garner, Judy Roberts
• 1995: Beverly Sanders, Candy Sheagley
• 1994: Brad Heiss, Karen Sue Long
• 1993: Dot Lanzalotto, Cindy Smith