Membership Award Nominations

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Save the date!  The 2009 Awards Banquet is scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2009. View list of past award recipients

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Staff Member of the Year - Public
Sponsored by CL Graphics

Presented to an individual library staff member from a public library in recognition of exceptional contributions to their library and the NSLS library community (e.g., generous sharing of ideas and experiences, or special contributions of time for projects or mentoring; participation in committees at System, state, or national level; motivates with leadership and creativity, etc.). In addition to the honor of receiving the award, the winner will also be given a monetary prize of $500.

[12 Nominations]

Staff Member of the Year - Academic
Sponsored by Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, LTD

Presented to an individual library staff member from an academic library in recognition of exceptional contributions to their library and the NSLS library community (e.g., generous sharing of ideas and experiences, or special contributions of time for projects or mentoring; participation in committees at System, state, or national level; motivates with leadership and creativity, etc.). In addition to the honor of receiving the award, the winner will also be given a monetary prize of $500.

[4 Nominations]

Staff Member of the Year - Special
Sponsored by Midwest Tape

Presented to an individual library staff member from a special library in recognition of exceptional contributions to their library and the NSLS library community (e.g., generous sharing of ideas and experiences, or special contributions of time for projects or mentoring; participation in committees at System, state, or national level; motivates with leadership and creativity, etc.). In addition to the honor of receiving the award, the winner will also be given a monetary prize of $500.

[3 Nominations]

Staff Member of the Year - School
Sponsored by Franczek Sullivan

Presented to an individual library staff member from a school library in recognition of exceptional contributions to their library and the NSLS library community (e.g., generous sharing of ideas and experiences, or special contributions of time for projects or mentoring; participation in committees at System, state, or national level; motivates with leadership and creativity, etc.). In addition to the honor of receiving the award, the winner will also be given a monetary prize of $500.

[3 Nominations]

Innovation Award
Sponsored by H.W. Wilson

Presented to a library in recognition of a unique new service, program or promotion having a positive impact on service for library patrons (e.g., projects of a creative and forward-thinking nature.). This award will be given in the name of the sponsoring library or organization. Includes a monetary prize of $1,000.

[10 Nominations]

Library of the Year
Sponsored by Frye Gillan Molinaro Architects

Presented to one NSLS library for creative and effective practices that support outstanding service and serve as a role model for other libraries (e.g., fostering of successful library and community partnerships; active participation in cooperative projects at System, state or national level; embraces change to help libraries stay vital, etc.). In addition to the honor of receiving the award, the library will also be given a monetary prize of $1,000.

[6 Nominations]

Trustee of the Year

Presented to one individual for outstanding contributions to his/her library or libraries in general (e.g., commitment to community outreach, effective sharing of the library story and outstanding advocacy efforts, etc.).

[5 Nominations]

Lifetime Achievement Award

Designed to honor outstanding individuals who have made substantial contributions to the library profession and the NSLS community over the entire course of their professional life.

[3 Nominations]