Honorees
2024 – Jim Holmes
The Placer County Friends of the Library is pleased to present it’s inaugural Library Champion award to Former 3rd District Placer County Supervisor, Jim Holmes. Holmes is known for his support of the Placer County Library system and as a frequent patron of the libraries in Auburn and Rocklin.
“We in Rocklin were fortunate to have Jim representing us for the past two decades. Our Granite Drive library is the newest in the system and came about because of a unique partnership between the County, the City of Rocklin, and the Friends. Jim was an integral part in ensuring our library grew as our community did.”
— Friends of the Library President,
Michele Vass
Placer County Friends of the Library President Michele Vass presented Holmes with his award at his retirement dinner on December 10, 2024 at the Blue Goose in Loomis. Holmes was unaware that the Friends had created an award and was touched that it would continue into the future honoring other Placer County Library supporters for years to come.
About the award
This award recognizes an individual or group whose contributions to the support and advancement of public libraries has been outstanding. Nominees do not need to be Placer County residents, but a connection to Placer County Library System is required.
Nominees may include, but are not limited to:
- Volunteers
- Library Advisory Board members
- Government officials or legislators
- School and university personnel
- Friends of the Library members
- Philanthropists
The award is intended to recognize a broad spectrum of appropriate personal qualities and activities including but not limited to:
- Activities that support and advance the mission of the Placer County Friends of the Library
- Lifelong use and devotion to public libraries
- Evident appreciation and support of the mission of public libraries
- Leadership role in service on behalf of public libraries
- Activities that increase public awareness of the value of Placer County public libraries
- Activities that contribute to improvements in the funding and resources that further Placer County Library service