Library staff member Laurie Strome received the 2011 Waterloo Award at a city council meeting this week. This prestigious civic award from the City of Waterloo is given to an individual for outstanding contributions to the community.
"This past week has been a rollercoaster and it's still hard for me to believe," Strome said when asked about her reaction to receiving the award. "A wide variety of people from all areas of my life have connected to congratulate me. It has been a very positive experience."
Laurie Strome (right) with mayor Brenda Halloran
In the words of University Librarian Mark Haslett, “Laurie is an active and strong force in the community, sitting on a number of committees and volunteering with several organizations, including 25 years as a volunteer leader with the Girl Guides of Canada. Laurie was also a leader and founder of the Sunnydale Neighbourhood Association and served as chairperson for 15 years. Her tireless efforts in the Sunnydale neighbourhood have helped turn a troubled area into a safe and inclusive community.”
Strome has also sat on Waterloo Community Council, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council, Waterloo’s Safe and Healthy Community Advisory Committee, WatWave, and the K-W Social Planning Council.
Strome, after receiving her award. "When I look at this picture of myself, I get the feeling I am giving the 'royal wave' which was not the case," Strome said. "This is the Girl Guide sign to quiet the room and have everyone listen to the leader."
Regular visitors to the Dana Porter Library will recognize Strome as a familiar face on the Circulation Desk. She is the Library’s Circulation Services Supervisor: Patron Accounts.
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