In 2005 the Educational Paperback Association, now the Educational Book and Media Association, established the Marilyn Abel Award in honor of her long-term efforts and support in furthering the goals and growth of the organization.
Marilyn Abel served as Executive Secretary for 35 years
and has been involved with the organization since its inception
in 1975. Her experience at NAL and other publishing houses
proved invaluable in her work at the EPA. In 1984, Abel received
the Jeremiah Ludington Award, an award
presented annual by the EPA to an individual who has made a significant
contribution to the educational paperback business.
Each year, Abel chooses an organization to support with the Abel
award, a $3000 check. The recipient of the 2008 Abel award is the National Coalition Against Censhorship. Previous winners include:
