Special Achievement Awards

This year’s Special Achievement Awards recognize three key players who enabled the development of the Joan Cass Beck Special Collection of the Anne Arundel County Public Library for the purposes of research into local history, archaeology, and cultural heritage. The archaeology books are housed in the County’s Archaeology Lab and the historic preservation books are housed in the County’s Cultural Resources Division. This important research collection benefits professional historians, enthusiasts, and students in Anne Arundel County and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

 This award recognizes Joan Beck for creating an outstanding collection of research books tied to the earliest history of Maryland, including its archaeological resources and historic buildings.  Ms. Beck has served on the Anne Arundel County Public Library Board of Trustees since 1997 in many leadership roles, including holding the role as chairman for eight years.  Thanks to her vision, dedication, and steadfast support, the Joan Cass Beck Special Collection will benefit people of all ages and backgrounds for generations to come.

 
This award also recognizes Hampton “Skip” Auld, Chief Executive Officer of Anne Arundel County Public Library, for providing key support for the Joan Cass Beck Special Collection.  Mr. Auld’s strong and capable leadership has put in place a truly outstanding collection of books dedicated to Maryland’s earliest history, including its important archaeology resources, and historic buildings. 
 
This award also recognizes M. Hall Worthington, Chairman, Anne Arundel County Public Library Board of Trustees, for his longstanding support of this outstanding research collection.  Mr. Worthington and the library board have demonstrated exemplary dedication and commitment to the citizens of Anne Arundel County by putting into place this unparalleled collection of books. 

 From left to right: Skip Auld, Hall Worthington, & Joan Beck.