• The Literary Lion Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to literacy, reading, and the print culture in the State of New Jersey. 2014, Joyce Carol Oates, Noted Author 2014, Phyllis Anker, Member, Mercer County Library Commission 2013, Pat Morris, Executive Director, NJ Connections 2012, Marianne Gaunt, Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian, Rutgers University 2011, Hon. read more