Educational Book and Media Association
WE AWARD THE SECOND JEAN SRNECZ AWARD
To
Tom Milano
Because he has demonstrated his lifelong dedication to children in his role as teacher, publisher, and distributor;
Because he cares for struggling readers and had the vision to step out and create a new type of book to help these students;
Because he was an entrepreneur who has led his company since 1982, always committed to an exceedingly high level of integrity and exemplifying the best qualities of our industry;
Because he led the EPA, now the EBMA, as its President, helping bring forth the Marilyn Abel Award;
Because he put people first in his work and has passed on his business legacy to his family who continue to run Saddleback Educational Publishing;
In Deep Appreciation
Presented EBMA Annual Meeting
January 13, 2014 La Jolla, California