The Mary Ann Mongan Literacy Award was created in honor of Mary Ann Mongan. Ms. Mongan was the original executive director for the Kenton County Public Library district. She started her library career in 1958 as the manager of the Covington Library. When the Kenton County Public Library District was formed in 1967, Ms. Mongan was selected as the director. Ms. Mongan retired from this position after 41 years of service. Her dedication to literacy and libraries made her an inspiration for this award which was created in her honor in 2009.
Mary Ann Mongan Literacy Award Winners:
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2024 Shawna Harney - Kenton County School District
2023 Janice Wilkerson - Covington Independent Schools
2022 Caroline Mejia - Holy Cross High School
2021 Jenna Yuenger - Villa Madonna Academy
2020 Terri Diebel - Kenton County Public Library
2019 Tim Hanner - NaviGo Prep
2018 Jon Reynolds - Kenton County Adult Education
2017 Sister Mary Ellen - Prince of Peace Montessori
2016 Linda Vila-Passione - Kenton County School District
2015 Missy Hicks - Kenton County School District
2014 Patricia Richards - Kenton County Public Library
2013 Poly Lusk Page - Northern KY Educational Council
2012 Brent Cooper - C-Forward
2011 HealthPoint Family Care
2010 Sara Callahan - Summit View Elementary
2009 Wayne Onkst - KY State Librarian