The Brice G. Hobrock Distinguished Faculty Award was established by the Friends of K-State Libraries to honor Dean Emeritus Hobrock upon his retirement in 2004. Annually, the award recognizes outstanding librarianship and superior accomplishments among the K-State Libraries faculty.

Nominees are evaluated based on their professional activities during the last two years. One recipient is honored with a plaque of recognition and an award of $1,000 at the Friends of The K-State Libraries Spring Meeting each year.

Regina Beard

Regina Beard, associate professor and Faculty and Graduate Services Librarian was selected as the recipient of the 2013 Brice G. Hobrock Distinguished Faculty Award.

Regina has shown tireless dedication to her work and to the K-State community. She has shown tireless dedication to her areas of responsibility and to the K-State community. She is a role model on this campus for her scholarly activities and humble nature. Her commitment to collaboration and her exceptional ability to teach has benefited many graduate students.