2004 - Nominations are now open.
2003 RPLS Award Winners
| Library of the Year - Pawnee Public Library, Bennett Bess, Librarian |
| Professional Staff of the Year - Shelley Perry, Illiopolis/Niantic PLD |
| Lifetime Achievement - Karen High, Chatham-Glenwood High School and Karen Anderson, Decatur Public Library |
2002 RPLS Award Winners
| Professional Staff of the Year - Richard Sumrall, Lincoln PLD |
| Support Staff of the Year - Joyce Evans and Mandy Maple, Chatham Area PLD |
| Lifetime Achievement - Susie Shackleton, State Curriculum Center now Office of Educational Services |
2001 RPLS Award Winners
| Professional Staff of the Year - Patty Barr, Roosevelt/Stephen Decatur and Middle School Michelle Scott, Niantic/Harristown Schools |
| Support Staff of the Year - Jody Long, Barclay PLD, Warrensburg and Alice Reed, Blue Mound Memorial PLD |
| Lifetime Achievement - Edward Wass, Sangamon State now UIS |
2000 RPLS Award Winners
| Library of the Year - Kitchel Memorial, Morrisonville |
| Support Staff of the Year - Toni Nollman, Carnegie-Schuyler Library, Pana |
| Lifetime Achievement - Malinda Evans, Vespasian Warner PLD, Clinton |
1999 RPLS Award Winners
| Library of the Year - Maroa Public Library District |
| Professional Staff of the Year - Karen Penn, Eisenhower High School, Decatur |
| Lifetime Achievement - Dr. Charles Hale, Staley Library, Millikin University and Marilyn Metzger, RPLS |