NEW ROCHELLE, NY (March 16, 2026) — Lucille Renwick, president of the New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees, has received the 2025 Velma K. Moore Award from the Library Trustees Association Section of the New York Library Association.
The award was formally presented to Renwick at the March 12, 2026 meeting of the New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees.
Established in 1962 in honor of Velma K. Moore — described as a longtime public library trustee and leader in advancing library service across New York state — the award recognizes outstanding leadership by a public library trustee who has made significant contributions to the governance and mission of a library.
The award includes a $1,500 cash prize presented to the library or system of the recipient’s choice. Renwick designated the New Rochelle Public Library as the recipient.
According to the announcement, Renwick led the board through a transition period following the retirement of the library’s director of 18 years. During that time, she guided the board through hiring an interim director and conducting a national search for a permanent director.
The library said Renwick also helped strengthen the board’s strategic focus and foster collaboration with the new director.
She has also worked to strengthen relationships between the library and community partners, including the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, the City of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle School District.
“Lucille Renwick’s leadership has helped position the New Rochelle Public Library for the future,” said Eugenia Schatoff, executive director of the New Rochelle Public Library. “Her dedication to collaboration, community engagement, and strengthening the library’s role as a welcoming and accessible resource reflects the very best of public service.”
Rhiannon Navin, secretary of the library’s Board of Trustees, said Renwick’s work has strengthened the board and expanded the library’s impact.
“Lucille’s vision, energy, and commitment have strengthened our Board and expanded the library’s impact throughout the community,” Navin said. “The Board is proud to see her receive this well-deserved statewide recognition.”
The Velma K. Moore Award is presented annually by the Library Trustees Association Section of the New York Library Association to honor trustees whose leadership advances the mission and impact of libraries across New York state.
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools under the direction and editing of Robert Cox.