For immediate release | January 13, 2026
Nominations open for Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity Award
CHICAGO - Nominations are now open for the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity Award. The award recognizes a librarian who has faced adversity with integrity and dignity intact
The award is sponsored by Lemony Snicket. The winner receives an amount of $10,000 and a framed citation of achievement that is presented at the ALA Awards Ceremony at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.
To nominate please complete the online application. The nominations must be accompanied by a specific statement of qualifications of the nominee. Supporting evidence or testimonials are welcome.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Check out some past winners at the bottom of this webpage.
About the American Library Association
The American Library Association is the largest non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to America’s libraries. The ALA mission is to empower and advocate for all libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. For 150 years, ALA has provided resources for information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more information, visit www.ala.org.
Contact:
Marsha P. Burgess
Governance Officer
American Library Association
Governance
800-545-2433 ext. 3204
