The Copper Queen Library won the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. Image features the library logo, a watercolor of the library’s facade.
Jason Macoviak, Manager, Copper Queen Library
“Mr. Mueller has dedicated countless hours of his time and energy to promoting chess within our community and beyond. He is a seasoned and passionate chess player who has used his skills and knowledge to organize and facilitate various chess events, tournaments, and training sessions. These activities have not only enhanced the chess skills of participants but also fostered a sense of community and intellectual growth. He has helped participants of all ages to not only develop chess skills, but also critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as discipline. The impact of his work extends far beyond the chessboard.”
Photo of a regular session at the Douglas Public Library. Kids and adults from four generations and many demographics play together.
Diana Manguero, Director of Programming, Douglas PUblic Library
Logo of Basis Policy Research.
Matthew Pepper, Senior Associate, Basis POlicy Research
Reviews
Brent Rafferty — retired healthcare CEO, current Cochise Chess Board Member
Nick’s portfolio was easy to navigate thanks to its elegant design.
Based on what he has shared about chess courses in higher education and the connections he made at the Saint Louis Chess Conference, I think a revision of the college humanities course he designed in 2023 would be even stronger after integrating expert feedback.
The biographies included are accurate to the best of my knowledge and reflect his recent work clearly.
Thea Van Gorp — former COO Bisbee Science lab, current Cochise Chess Board Member
I think the portfolio’s design allowed for straightforward navigation. There is plenty of useful material to show how Nick has created a high-level, internationally respected chess program in a short period of time.
Changing the font and color aesthetic to align more with the Cochise Chess brand are possible improvements.