The award recognizes Hoopla’s role in modernizing how libraries deliver digital content to their communities
HOLLAND, Ohio – August 19, 2026 – Hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, was named a Silver Stevie® Award winner in the Best Mobile App for Social Good category for expanding equitable access to premium digital content through public libraries.
The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2026 IBAs received entries from organizations in 82 nations and territories.
“This honor is a testament to the dedication of our teams who support thousands of library systems and millions of patrons,” said Jeff Jankowski, founder and president of Hoopla Digital. “Public libraries play an essential role in making information and entertainment accessible to everyone, and we’re proud to help extend that mission into the digital world.”
Stevie Award nominations were evaluated by more than 200 business professionals worldwide serving as judges on 9 specialized committees. Stevie Award winners were determined based on judges’ average scores during the independent judging process in June and July.
The Silver Stevie® Award recognized Hoopla for expanding equitable access to digital content through public libraries and pioneering innovative lending models that reflect modern streaming behaviors. One judge praised Hoopla for “bringing libraries to where the audience now lives – the digital world,” while others highlighted Hoopla’s instant pay-per-use lending model, which gives library patrons immediate access to multiple types of digital media while allowing libraries to pay only for content that is actually borrowed. Judges also praised the platform’s scale, accessibility and meaningful public value, calling its approach to modernizing digital library access both innovative and impactful.
“The 2026 International Business Awards winners represent the very best in business achievement from organizations of all sizes and across virtually every industry,” said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. “This year’s winners have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, resilience, and results in a highly competitive global field. We congratulate every Stevie Award winner and look forward to celebrating their achievements together in Paris on October 28.”
Hoopla is available in thousands of public libraries across the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand, including Chicago Public Library, San Francisco Public Library and Los Angeles Public Library among others. To access content on Hoopla, cardholders of participating libraries can download the free Hoopla mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com.
About Hoopla Digital
With a mission to serve public libraries and their patrons, Hoopla is the only all -in-one app that provides online and mobile access to millions of eBooks, audiobooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more with BingePass. Available in 115+ world languages, content on Hoopla is available for free with a valid library card. Hoopla is the pioneer of the pay per use model that allows library patrons to borrow content immediately, no waits or holds required. Headquartered in Holland, Ohio, Hoopla is a service of Midwest Tape, a trusted partner to public libraries for over 35 years. For more information, or to download the Hoopla app, visit hoopladigital.com.
About the Stevie® Awards
Founded in 2002, the Stevie Awards are widely recognized as the world’s premier business awards programs, honoring outstanding achievements in the workplace worldwide. The name “Stevie” is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning “crowned.”
The Stevie Awards include nine international business awards programs:
- Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
- German Stevie Awards
- Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards
- The American Business Awards®
- The International Business Awards®
- Stevie Awards for Great Employers
- Stevie Awards for Women in Business
- Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence
- Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
Each year, the Stevie Awards receive more than 12,000 nominations from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories, recognizing organizations of every size and the professionals behind their success. Learn more at www.StevieAwards.com.
