Deadline for nominations is December 1.
Purpose
This award was established to honor the memory of Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris, early leaders in library preservation. The award will be given to recognize the contribution of a professional preservation specialist who has been active in the field of preservation and/or conservation for library and/or archival materials.
Criteria
Criteria for selection of the winner will be determined by the person's accomplishments, as they relate to preservation leadership in such activities as:
- leadership in professional associations at local, state, regional or national level;
- contributions to the development, application or utilization of new or improved methods, techniques and routines;
- evidence of studies or research in preservation;
- significant contribution to professional literature;
- training and mentoring in the field of preservation.
Submission
Nominations shall include:
- name of nominee;
- a formal statement of nomination, with a brief rationale for the nomination;
- a resume or narrative career outline upon which the award jury can base its determinations.
Letters of endorsement are encouraged and should provide additional evidence of the worthiness of the nominee.
Nominations for persons not selected for the award in one year may be updated and resubmitted. Current employees of Preservation Technologies are not eligible.
Award
The award consists of a $1,500 cash grant donated by Preservation Technologies, L.P., and a citation.
Presentation
The award is presented during the American Library Association Annual Conference each year at the ALCTS Awards Ceremony and Membership Meeting.
Award Jury
For nomination information contact Fletcher Durant, chair of the Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award Jury.
Award Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Jennifer Hain Teper | 2010 | Michele Cloonan |
| 2019 | Paula De Stefano | 2009 | Barclay W. Ogden |
| 2018 | Nancy Kraft | 2008 | Janet Gertz |
| 2017 | Karen Kiorpes | 2007 | Walter Henry |
| 2016 | Ellen Cunningham-Kruppa | 2006 | Gary L. Frost |
| 2015 | Jeanne Drewes | 2005 | Paul Conway |
| 2014 | James M. Reilly | 2004 | Jan Merrill-Oldham |
| 2013 | Randy Silverman | 2003 | John F. Dean |
| 2012 | Julie Allen Page | 2002 | Ellen McCrady |
| 2011 | Roberta Pilette | 2001 | Sarah Buchanan |