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York County Libraries’ Honors Events highlight prominent library supporters and community members. Learn more about York County Libraries’ Honors events here. Martin Library has hosted Honors events since 1995.

Martin Library Honors Jackie Summers

The Martin Library Honors Committee has selected Jackie Summers as its 2025 Spring Honoree. Jackie is a longstanding leader of the York community and will be recognized in an honors ceremony at Martin Library on April 24, 2025, at 5:00pm.

Please join us to celebrate Jackie as our 50th Honoree!

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About Jackie Summers

A Community-Driven Leader

Jackie Summers has been actively engaged in the York County community for more than 36 years, both as a volunteer and in her work in the non-profit sector. She has contributed her expertise in organizational planning, fundraising, board development and leadership. She was President of Junior Achievement of South-Central Pennsylvania and recently retired as Senior Director of Development & Corporate Engagement for Penn-Mar Human Services.

She has held volunteer leadership roles for several organizations, and is especially passionate about libraries. Notably, she has served as board chair for both Martin Library and York County Libraries. Jackie regards libraries as essential components of our communities, offering gateways to knowledge, learning, and personal growth.

In addition to the boards she serves on, she has also been a mentor to women through Leadership York and the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA). Jackie is also a York Federal Fellow of The White Rose Leadership Institute.

Recognition & Awards

Jackie has been recognized for her commitment to the community. In 2024, YCEA presented her with the ATHENA Leadership Award®. She has also received the Junior Achievement Lifetime Achievement Award, the Central Penn Business Journal Women of Influence – Circle of Excellence Award, the Southern Community Services Volunteer of the Year Award and the New Freedom Lions Club Award for Outstanding Service and Dedication.

A Reader Since Childhood

Ever since childhood, Jackie has had a deep affinity for literature. She was often immersed in stories that transported her to faraway places and fascinating characters. Her elementary school in Lancaster County used a learning system which fostered reading advancement, and this accelerated her love for books. Reading was also integral to her family dynamic, as her parents were avid readers—returning from the library weekly with stacks of books. Her siblings continue to have a voracious appetite for great stories.

Her husband, Mike is also a fan of reading. It’s no surprise that their children, Madison and Chase, embraced the power of literature from an early age. This impacted them throughout their upbringing. As adults, they continue to be enthusiastic book lovers.

Tribute Gifts

A key component of the Martin Library Honors event is to establish a perpetual fund to purchase books in the name of the honoree. Contributions are welcome anytime by donating securely online or by mail to:

Martin Library Honors Fund
159 East Market Street
York, PA 17401

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Martin Library Prior Honorees

Click any decade below to view the Honorees by year.

Honorees:

Honorees:

  • Bill Shipley, 2020, Event Recording
  • Georg Sheets, 2019
  • Paula Gilbert, 2019
  • C. Kim Bracey, 2018
  • Jean Treuthart and Stephen Baker, 2018
  • Jody Keller, 2017
  • Michael E. Kochenour, 2017
  • William H. Schell, 2016
  • Larry J. Miller, 2015
  • Gordon A. Freireich, 2015
  • George Trout Sr., 2014
  • Trish Calvani, 2013
  • Bill Simpson Memorial, 2013
  • Loren H. Kroh, 2012
  • Dan and Brenda Elby, 2012
  • Harvey & Win Bradley, 2011

Honorees:

  • The Presidents of the Board since 1935, 2010
  • Don Dellinger, Jr., 2010
  • Judge Emanuel Cassimatis, 2009
  • Frances E. Keller, 2008
  • Luther and Ruth Sowers, 2008
  • Lynne Pfafflin Danyo, 2007
  • George D. Stough, 2007
  • Zoë Meisenhelder, 2006
  • Lavere Senft, 2005
  • Dorrie Leader, 2004
  • Harry McLaughlin, 2004
  • Mary G. Stephenson, 2003
  • William A. Falkler, 2003
  • Edith Allen Barber, 2002
  • Ruthe Fortenbaugh Craley, 2002
  • Walt Partymiller, 2001
  • R. Claire Frank, 2000

Honorees:

  • Elaine Kirschner Laucks, 1999
  • C. William Dize, 1998
  • Helen Klinedinst, 1998
  • William H. Kain, 1997
  • Otis B. Morse IV, 1997
  • Anna Kauffman Strayer, 1997
  • May M. Hart, 1997
  • Jennifer Paup, 1995

Martin Library Honors Committee

  • Lori Rene Weyant, Chair
  • Robert Cox
  • Liz Dellinger
  • Robert F. Lambert
  • Donna Pullo
  • Kelley Gibson
  • Patrick Ball
  • Lynne Danyo (Honorary member)