Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon,
Hilton Hotel, Harrisburg, PA

PCBL was founded in 1979 as a result of the first Governor's Conference on Libraries in 1977. It is an organization of citizens who work to increase awareness of libraries, both in community and governmental bodies. In 1980 the organization began honoring outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups, government officials and the media to the advancement of Pennsylvania's libraries.

Summary of the PCBL 2009 awards

PCBL Annual Awards were presented
for Leadership in Support of Libraries in 2009
for each award category

Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to Charles B. Greenberg

Corporate Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to Rutter's

Friends Group of the Year Award
Presented to Chester County Library
Joseph T. Simpson Public Library 

Friends Newsletter of the Year Award
Presented to Mt. Lebanon Public Library
Springdale Free Public Library

Library Public Relations Award
Presented to Upper Dublin Public Library's Author Event

Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to Lois Albrecht

Local Public Official Award
Presented to Cranberry Township Supervisor Bruce Mazzoni
Dauphin County Commissioners

Summary of the PCBL 2009 awards