| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Annual Conference
(one year from ceremony) |
Award jury for coming year meets at annual conference to establish agenda for the year and review procedures |
| September | Announcements soliciting nominations for the following year's award sent to appropriate journals |
| Fall | Solicit and review nominations |
| December 1 | Deadline for receipt of nominations and letters of endorsement |
| Midwinter Meeting or prior to | Select recipient |
| Midwinter Meeting | Report selection to ALCTS Board (and section executive committee as appropriate) |
| Immediately after Midwinter | Notify recipient and award sponsor |
| February 15 | Text of press release due to Executive Director |
| April 15 | Text of citation due to Executive Director |
| Annual Conference | Awards ceremony |