RIEMA Presidential Award:
Given by the RIEMA board and/or president for a remarkable contribution to the library profession.
* 2001-Michael Mello
* 2000-Linda Wood
* 1999-Dorothy Frechette
* 1998-Barbara Weaver
* 1997-Congressman Jack Reed
Wilfred Berube Award for Administrative Excellence:
Instituted in 2000 to honor the memory of Wilfred Berube, founder of RIEMA (1950). Given annually to an administrator who helps develop, support or make an outstanding contribution to a school library media center.
* 2008-Armand Pires, Cumberland Middle School
* 2007-Fran Gallo, former Providence administrator
* 2003-John Pini, Superintendent of Chariho Regional School District
* 2002-Ralph A. Malafronte, Superintendent of Barrington Public Schools
* 2001-Dr. Douglas Greenberg of the B Jae Clanton Complex, Providence
* 2000-David Andrews, principal, Narragansett High School
Linda Aldrich Leadership Award:
Honors the life of Linda Aldrich, library media specialist at Bristol High School and vice-chairperson of the Middletown School Committee when she died in 1989. She was admired and respected because she believed and advocated that being active and involved was the essence of life. The award is given to someone who brings these qualities to the library profession.
* 2007-Dorothy Frechette
* 2006-Phyllis Humphrey
* 2004-Holly Barton
* 2002-Livia Giroux
* 2001-Joe Light
* 2000-Donna Good
* 1999-Barbara Ashby
* 1998-Connie Malinowski Zack
* 1997-Karen Shore
* 1996-Susan Bryan
* 1995-Bette Dion
* 1994-Margaret Bierden
* 1993-Linda Wood
* 1992-George Donovan, Michael Mello, Paul Venancio
* 1991-Dr. Patricia Jensen
* 1990-Louis Leveillee
* 1989-Harriet Lapointe
Scholarship (Maurice Tougas Award):
Given for achievements as a student in the School Library Media Program
* 2009-Mary Beauchemin, URI
* 2008-Lorraine Pickell, URI
* 2007-Stephanie Pavone, URI
* 2006-Zachary Berger, URI
* 2003-Debra Cohen, URI
* 2002-Michelle Steever, URI
* 2001-Donna Hayes, URI
Innovative Technology Awards
Demonstrates exemplary use of technology to foster lifelong learning
* 2009-
* 2008-Mary Moen, Chariho Regional High School
* 2007-Connie Zack, Cole Middle School
* 2006-Donna Good , Narragansett High School
* 2006-Kate Kelley, Chariho Middle School
* 2006-Mary Manning & Mary Moen, Chariho High School
* 2005-Mary Moen and Elizabeth H. Sinwell, Chariho High School
* 2005-Diane Lafrenaye and Jennifer Simoneau, Woonsocket High School