- Library Journal Index %E2%80%93 4-Star Rating
for San José Public Library - Library of the Year
from Thomson Gale and Library Journal - AIASCV Honorable Mention
for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
from the American Institute of Architects - Santa Clara Valley Chapter (AIASCV) - CAPIO Award of Excellence
for the Grand Opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
from the California Association for Public Information Officials (CAPIO) - CASE Circle of Excellence Silver Award
for Best Practices in Public or Governmental Relations
from the Council for Advancement & Support for Education (CASE) - Eye's "Best" for Public Art - Editor's Choice
from the San José Mercury News - Guinness World Record - Reading Aloud
for surpassing the previous World Record for a Reading Aloud Marathon - Helen Putnam Award of Excellence
for Intergovernmental Relations & Regional Cooperation
from the League of California Cities - James C. Howland Gold Prize
for Municipal Enrichment - Among Cities with Populations in Excess of 500,000
from the National League of Cities - John Cotton Dana Award
for the Building Dedication Campaign, "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Check it out!"
from the HW Wilson Co. & the Library Administration and Management Association (ALA Division) - Savings by Design Award
for Energy-Efficient Design of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library from PG&E - Savvy Award
for Best Special Event, "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library - Check it out!"
from the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) - Silver Anvil Award and Best of Silver Anvil Award
for Events / Observances, 7 or Less Days (Government Category)
from the Public Relations Society of America - STAR Award
for Community Event, "A Community of the Curious"
from the States of California and Nevada Chapter / National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (SCAN / NATOA) - Year in Review Feature
for Recolecciones, the King Library's public art project by Mel Chin
from the Americans for the Arts Public Art Network (PAN)