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People of PALNI

Awards and Recognition

Hall of Fame

PALNI Award plaquesInductees into the PALNI Hall of Fame have had longstanding service or broad investment in advancing PALNI as a whole or a major impact on a PALNI initiative over multiple years. The Hall of Fame award is given to those who have helped to create the collaborative environment, strategic direction, and success PALNI has achieved and who embody the PALNI culture of respect and innovation. Established in 2017 and continually awarded, recipients must have been with PALNI a minimum of five years.

Eligibility: All PALNI staff and staff of PALNI libraries except PALNI board directors. Once only.

Awardees

2024
  • Roger Peters, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Nicholas Stanton-Roark, Anderson University, PALNI
2022
  • Suzanne Hinnefeld, Saint Mary's College
2020
  • Laura Vogler, Wabash College
  • Erin Milanese, Goshen College
  • Vanessa French, Butler University
  • Jeff Siemon, Anderson University
2018
  • Heather Myers, Anderson University
1992-2017 (awarded 2017)
  • Karl Stutzman, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
  • James Bell, Anderson University
  • Amanda Starkel, Butler University
  • Franny Gaede, Butler University
  • Janice Gustaferro, Butler University
  • Josh Petrusa, Butler University
  • Richard Lammert, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Brooke Cox, DePauw University
  • Bruce Sanders, DePauw University
  • Caroline Gilson, DePauw University
  • Ruth Szpunar, DePauw University
  • Sherri Parker, DePauw University
  • Sudha Anand, DePauw University
  • Jessica Mahoney, Franklin College
  • Susan Leach-Murray, Franklin College
  • Eric Bradley, Goshen College
  • Joe Springer, Goshen College
  • Rhoda Palmer, Grace College and Theological Seminary
  • Heather Loehr, Hanover College
  • Randy Neuman, Huntington University
  • Darla Haines, Manchester University
  • Doris Stephenson, Manchester University
  • Edward Mandity, Marian University
  • Colleen Gocken, MCLS
  • Susan Fipps, MCLS
  • Shawn Denny, Taylor University
  • Lauren Magnuson, Trine University and PALNI
  • Barb Chen, University of Saint Francis
  • Maureen McMahan, University of Saint Francis
  • Noah Brubaker, University of Indianapolis and PALNI

Recognition of Outstanding Service

"Recognition of Outstanding Service" is presented to individuals who have significantly advanced projects within the PALNI consortium throughout the year. This award acknowledges the pivotal role of the recipient in driving key initiatives forward, recognizing their unique contributions that have filled essential gaps in collaborative projects. This award celebrates their impactful and essential involvement, highlighting the valuable insights and active contributions they bring to the consortium's collaborative efforts.

Eligibility: All PALNI staff and staff of PALNI libraries and PALNI board directors, with an emphasis on ones who have not previously been awarded or are newer to PALNI.

Awardees

2024
  • Noah Brubaker, PALNI
  • Shawn Denny, Taylor University
  • Erin Gabrielson, Franklin College
  • Amanda Hurford, PALNI
  • Evan Miller, Wabash College, Butler University
  • Molly Reed, PALNI
  • Graeme States, Anderson University
2022
  • Joelle Orem, PALNI
  • Ruth Szpunar, PALNI
  • Edward Mandity, Marian University
  • Victoria Peters, DePauw University
  • Christa Welty, Anderson University
  • Kelsey McLane, Goshen College
  • Amber Pavlina, University of Saint Francis
2020
  • Caitlin Balgeman, Marian University
  • Jennifer Coronado, Butler University
  • Nicholas Stanton Roark, Anderson University
  • Karla Fribley, Earlham College
  • Brandon Board, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
  • Suzanne Hinnefeld, Saint Mary’s College
  • Roger Peters, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Vicky Mast, Franklin College (Retired)
  • Carla Harper, University of Indianapolis
  • Nathalie Rouamba, University of Saint Francis
  • Melissa Rasmussen, Manchester University
2018
  • Julie Miller, Butler University
  • Olivia MacIsaac, Butler University
  • Vanessa French, Butler University
  • Erin Milanese, Goshen College
  • Tonya Fawcett, Grace College
  • Rebecca Johnson, Manchester University
  • Suzanne Hinnefeld, Saint Mary’s College
  • Andrea Cohn, University of Saint Francis
  • Laura Vogler, Wabash College

Heart of PALNI

The "Heart of PALNI" award is presented to individuals within the PALNI consortium who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment, and passion in supporting the mission and goals of the organization through deep collaboration. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who have gone above and beyond in their service and exemplify the core values of PALNI.

Eligibility: All PALNI staff and staff of PALNI libraries except PALNI board directors. Once only.

Awardees

2024
  • Edward Mandity, Marian University
  • Laura Vogler, Wabash College
2022
  • Beth Daniel Lindsay, Wabash College
  • Nicholas Stanton Roark, Anderson University
2020
  • Sue Wiegand, Saint Mary’s College
  • Cassaundra Bash, Ancilla College
2018
  • Heather Loehr, PALNI and Hanover College
  • Eric Bradley, PALNI and Goshen College
  • Lauren Magnuson, PALNI and California State University
  • Ruth Szpunar, PALNI 
  • Lisa Gonzalez, PALNI
  • Barb Chen, PALNI and University of Saint Francis
  • Amanda Hurford, PALNI
2017
  • Carly Dannenmueller, PALNI and Butler University
  • Megan West, PALNI

Outstanding Achievement Award for Leadership in Deep Collaboration

Recognizes individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership in building, supporting, and advancing the principles of deep collaboration, including contributing time and resources or expanding the concepts of deep collaboration in the past two years.

Eligibility: PALNI board directors and PALNI staff

Awardees

2024
  • Amy Bryant, Earlham College
  • Robert Roethemeyer, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Jessica Trinoskey, Marian University
2022
  • Darla Haines, Manchester University
  • Denise Shorey, Franklin College
  • Joe Thomas, Saint Mary's College
  • Amanda Hurford, PALNI
2020
  • Karl Stutzman, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
  • Tonya Fawcett, Grace College
  • Jessica Trinoskey, Marian University
2018
  • Jill Lichtsinn, Manchester University
  • Noah Brubaker, PALNI
  • Diane Randall, University of Saint Francis
2017
  • Julie Miller, Butler University
  • Fritz Hartman, Goshen College
  • Anita Gray, Huntington University

Leadership in External Collaboration

In addition to PALNI staff and coordinators, the directors of the PALNI board are vital in supporting the PALNI strategic objectives by building partnerships to gather information, share and scale projects, and share risk. This award recognizes an individual who has built or supported the advancement of the PALNI strategic goals to improve student success and retention through partnerships that support and strengthen library services.

Eligibility:  PALNI board directors. Emphasis on ones who have not previously been awarded.

Awardees

2024
  • Josh Petrusa, Butler University
2022
  • Robert Roethemeyer, Concordia Theological Seminary

Lifetime Visionary Award for Leadership in Deep Collaboration

The Lifetime Visionary Award celebrates those in PALNI who have envisioned the future of the changing information services landscape and have displayed long-standing leadership in fostering collaboration to meet these evolving needs.

Eligibility:  PALNI board directors and PALNI staff. Once only.

Awardees

2024
  • Tonya Fawcett, Grace College
2022
  • Dan Kolb, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology
  • Julie Miller, Butler University
2020
  • Janet Brewer, Anderson University
  • Rick Provine, DePauw University
2017
  • Eileen Saner, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
  • Dan Bowell, Taylor University

Special Awards

Special Recognition of PALSave Support (2024)

This award recognizes the support team and task force members, project managers, and consultants who have contributed to making the PALSave: PALNI Affordable Learning Program a success by achieving $2.3 million in overall savings and impacting 37,233 students throughout the state.

Awardees

  • Caitlin Balgeman, Marian University

  • Shannon Barnes, Earlham College

  • Andrea Bearman, PALNI

  • Julian Cabiya, Butler University

  • Andrea Cohn, University of Saint Francis

  • Jennifer Coronado, Butler University

  • Cale Erwin, Butler University

  • Angela Fisher, Manchester University

  • Karla Fribley, Earlham College

  • Rebecca Johnson, Manchester University 

  • Miriam Liethen, Grace College

  • Beth Daniel Lindsay, Wabash College

  • Olivia MacIsaac, Butler University 

  • Jessica Mahoney, Franklin College

  • Edward Mandity, Marian University

  • Erin Milanese, Goshen/PALNI 

  • Heather Myers, PALNI

  • Reiley Noe, Hanover College

  • Jill Noyes, Trine University

  • Kristen Palmer, Butler University

  • Amber Pavlina, University of Saint Francis

  • Victoria Peters, DePauw University

  • Sue Wiegand, Saint Mary’s College

  • Sylvia Yang, DePauw University

  • Tim Ziebarth, Grace College

Supporting the Onboarding of Bethel and Saint Mary's to WMS (2018)

Awardees

  • Brandon Board, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
  • Karl Stutzman, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
  • Heather Myers, Anderson University
  • Richard Lammert, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Roger Peters, Concordia Theological Seminary
  • Brooke Cox, DePauw University
  • Edward Mandity, Marian College
  • Shawn Denny, Taylor University

Founders (2017)

Awardees

  • Devon Yoder
  • Ron Schuetz
  • Eileen Saner
  • Randy Neuman
  • Cathy Salyers
  • Walter Morrill
  • Mary Persyn
  • Bill Darr
  • Rob Gratz
  • Robert Hodge