This celebration was also a fantastic occasion to present the 2007 Sharr Medal to recipient Rebecca Marchenkov (pictured left). The FA Sharr Medal, in memory of former State Librarian of WA, Francis Aubie (Ali) Sharr, is awarded to a graduand of a WA library school who displays the most potential to have a positive impact on their preferred stream of librarianship. Margaret Allen, our current State Librarian, read Rebecca's citation and presented the medal. Rebecca's name was also added to the Sharr Medal honour board, which has previously travelled to the University of the recipient, but will now be housed in the State Library. Rebecca made a speech of thanks to her mentors, friends and ALIAWest, and posed for photos with her medal.
Thanks to the committee, particularly Linda, Monika and Camille for their work in organising the event, and thanks to Sue Hutley, Marg Allen and Liz Burke for their presentations. We hope everyone who attended the event enjoyed themselves!