Barnard Outstanding Service Award

The Barnard Outstanding Service Award was established by David and Kay Barnard to recognize library staff members who have achieved over and above what is required in their position description and have made outstanding contributions in serving the information needs of students, faculty, and staff.  The Award continues to be supported by the David P. Barnard Family Endowment and the Stout Foundation, Inc.

Award Recipients

Print Acquisitions and Resource Specialist Kim Uetz won the 2021 Barnard Award. She truly exemplifies the standards of excellence defined by this award. “Kim is a steady and reliable IRS contact for faculty and students, and she has worked very effectively to ensure that students and faculty receive the resources they need--even in a time of great uncertainty and crisis,” said one nomination.

Statements on Kim’s behalf recognized her “as one of the library’s few ‘essential workers’ throughout the early days of the pandemic” and multiple nominations mentioned her innovative work on the “E”ffordability Conference. Kim always has the students’ best interests in mind, she creates strong relationships and is dedicated to providing the best service possible. 

We hope to celebrate during Fall semester.

About the Barnards

David and Kathleen (Kay) Barnard have been involved with the University of Wisconsin-Stout for over 70 years. Kay came to Stout as a transfer student in 1938. After raising a family she went on to have a successful career in education. Dave transferred to Stout as a student in 1940 and was hired in 1946 to teach graphic arts and audio-visual education. From 1970-1987 Dave was the Dean of Learning Resources (which included the Library).

Since their retirements, the Barnards have continued to play an active role in the development of the University, the Library, as well as the community. In 2009 Dr. Barnard was named the Outstanding Alumnus of the year for the University.