Betty Roemmelmeyer was an admirable teacher. Throughout her career, she was an active member of many social and academic organizations. She was President of the Allegany County Retired Teachers’ Association, a member and past historian of the Tri-State Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Chair of the Committee on Christmas Decorations at the Woman’s Civic Club of the Cumberland area, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International – Eta Chapter, a member and past officer of Preceptor Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Deacon of the Consistory at Zion United Church of Christ in Cumberland, a retired Assistant Professor of Education at Frostburg State University, and a staunch supporter of the Spring Festival of Children’s Literature at Frostburg State University. Betty Roemmelmeyer’s legacy is a superb knowledge of curriculum, teaching strategies, and a true love of children’s literature.

Nominations will be kept private until the winner is chosen. The winner of the Betty Roemmelmeyer Advocate Award will be announced at the Spring Festival of Children's Literature in April 2022.