Yates Award
Elizabeth Yates Award 2017
The Concord Public Library Foundation is pleased to announce that Jan Smith has been selected as the 2017 Elizabeth Yates Award winner for her work inspiring young children to read!
History
The Elizabeth Yates Award honors Concord resident and children's author Elizabeth Yates, who was a strong advocate of reading and who supported library programs in the Concord community during her lifetime. Elizabeth Yates received the first award named in her honor in 1994. The Elizabeth Yates Award was begun in 1994 to honor an individual in the greater Concord area who is actively engaged in inspiring young people to read.
This award can be presented to authors, illustrators, storytellers, teachers, librarians, or others involved in encouraging reading. Submitted nominations are considered by the Elizabeth Yates Award Committee.
Past Recipients
Past recipients of the Elizabeth Yates Award include:
| Recipient | Year |
| Clara Brogan | 2018 |
| Jan Smith | 2017 |
| Ellen Kenny | 2016 |
| Karen Broth | 2014-2015 |
| Ann Hoey | 2013 |
| Janet Ulbrich and Lily Brenda Kern and Sparkle | 2012 |
| Marty Kelley | 2011 |
| Jane Merrow | 2010 |
| Cris Sokol Autumn VanSice | 2009 |
| Jeffrey Kent | 2008 |
| Jayne Perron | 2007 |
| Rebecca Rule | 2006 |
| Philip Yeaton | 2005 |
| Nancy Keane | 2004 |
| Carol Berry | 2003 |
| Mary Lyn Ray | 2002 |
| Dina Abelson | 2001 |
| Nancy Pender | 2000 |
| Jennifer Ericsson | 1999 |
| Jane Owen | 1998 |
| Bill/Judy Egan | 1997 |
| Donna Ciocca | 1996 |
| Theresa Toy | 1995 |
| Elizabeth Yates | 1994 |