An annual award consisting of $1,000 and a gold-framed citation, honoring an individual for contributing significantly to the general public’s recognition and appreciation of librarianship, outside the usual awareness of activities expected of a professional. These skills engender admiration for the profession as critical to the 21st Century, attract broad attention, and perhaps inspire career choices by others.
Yates began his professional career working in school and public libraries before becoming an instructor at the University of Alabama, where he is now an...
During Dr. Farmer’s career, which spans several decades, she has shown a strong commitment to teaching, research and promoting school librarianship, that is unequalled in...
Dr. Roman began her career in libraries working in children’s and youth services in public libraries. She then became the Director of Reference Services at...
Lankes holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University, School of Information Studies, and an MS in Telecommunications, also from Syracuse University. In addition to being a...
As noted in the nomination submitted on her behalf, “Smith has given extensively to the library profession, and has now brilliantly promoted library history and...
Jeanne Drewes’ work includes significant outreach to the general public. She played a lead role in the success of ALA Preservation Week, a national, ALA...
The applicant shall be anyone in the field or related to the field of librarianship. This will include publishing, library related technology, programs and services. (any individual who adds to public perception and appreciation of libraries should be commended so that can be anyone in the field)
Please complete the online application, including any supporting documentation as attachments.
