In 2001 library donors Dick and Donna Crawford made a $20,000 pledge to honor Library employees who exemplify the Library’s high standards of public service. They then made an additional $5,000 gift to create the Dick and Donna Crawford Scholarship Fund, enabling Library employees to pursue continuing education and training opportunities that benefit the Library’s service to the community.
I am so grateful I was a recipient of the Dick and Donna Crawford Scholarship. The award helped pay part of my tuition as I worked on my Masters in Library Science at the University of Missouri. I was able to obtain leadership roles here at the library because of it. The scholarship is a great way to invest in the library and make sure we have knowledgeable staff serving the Topeka community. – Kelli Smith, 2008 Recipient
Congratulations to the Recipients!
| Year | Name | Library Service Area | Educational Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jessica Fannin | Circulation | Washburn University |
| 2020 | Areli Bermudez-Villarreal | Public Services | Emporia State University |
| 2019 | Darci Scott | Administration | American Payroll Association |
| 2018 | Nicole Hansen | Technical Services | Emporia State University |
| 2017 | Hayley Swisher | Circulation | Emporia State University |
| 2016 | Miranda Ericsson | Public Services | Emporia State University |
| 2015 | Alex Shafer | Technical Services | Washburn University |
| 2014 | Natalie Moreland | Public Services | University of Missouri |
| 2013 | Marcia Hannon | Circulation | Emporia State University |
| 2012 | Erin Seeger | Circulation | Emporia State University |
| 2011 | Tricia Sweany | Circulation | Emporia State University |
| 2010 | Lena Wolf | Youth Services | Emporia State University |
| 2009 | Felicia Hillebert | Human Resources | Washburn University |
| 2009 | Matt Pettit | Adult Services | KU Public Mgmt. Center |
| 2008 | Graham Marchant | Maintenance | Allen Community College |
| 2008 | Kelli Smith | Red Carpet | University of Missouri |
| 2007 | Jeff Tate | Adult Services | Emporia State University |
| 2007 | Robin Brooks | Bookmobile | University of Missouri |
| 2006 | Shari Schawo | Adult Services | Emporia State University |
| 2005 | James Hebert | Public Relations | Washburn University |
| 2005 | Donna Casey | Circulation | Washburn University |
Contact Erin at The Library Foundation to learn more about how you can make a positive impact on our community through gifts like this one.
Foundation@tscpl.org or 785-580-4498