Distinctions

2016 TALL Texan. Texas Library Association (TLA)
2015   Emerging Leader. American Libraries Association (ALA)
2014   Rising Star Award. Special Libraries Association (SLA)
2014 Graduate of the Year. The Catholic University of America
2014   Beta Phi Mu
2012 Catherine A. Jones Memorial Scholarship. DC/SLA
2006 Merit Award. Deputy Prime Minister of Canada

Acknowledgements

Angela’s contribution rises above the rest. She performed with professionalism, attention to detail, initiative and grace.
Counsellor. Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C., 2006.

She can already be seen as a librarian’s librarian. I am confident that she will rise to her potential and be recognized as an effective leader in our profession for many years to come. She certainly has the ability, intellect, dedication, and desire to do so.
Former Assistant Director (supervisor). Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2015

Ms. Kent demonstrates initiative, strategic thinking, follow-through, and excellent communication skills. Angela demonstrated collegiality, initiative, leadership, and vision. Her ability to thoughtfully assess a situation, and to work collaboratively toward a shared vision, were crucial for the success for our work. I greatly enjoyed working with Angela.
Colleague. ALA Emerging Leader, 2015

Angela is particularly adept at identifying issues of potential concern and offering or executing well-considered options as solutions.
5-year Service Award (remarks). Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2019.

The procedures you put in place and emphasis on cross training helped keep the department running.
Sr. Reference Archivist (direct report). Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2018.

Angela immediately impressed patrons and co-workers alike with her public service skills, can-do attitude and extremely polite and calm nature. From the beginning, Angela showed exceptional initiative and leadership skills, agility at juggling multiple tasks while completing all in a timely, thorough, accurate, and productive manner.
Employee of the Quarter Award (remarks). Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 2014.