At the 2023 Annual Forum, the Urban Libraries Council and Forum sponsor EBSCO presented the 2023 ULC Advocate of the Year Award to ULC member Lance Werner, Executive Director of Kent District Library.
Werner's journey as a library advocate has been nothing short of extraordinary. His dedication, passion and tireless efforts have transformed libraries into beacons of knowledge, community and innovation. Lance is not merely an advocate for libraries; he is the embodiment of what libraries stand for - knowledge, inclusivity, community and innovation.