The NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award Committee congratulates April Grey, University of Louisiana Lafayette, and Kristen Maria Hylton, a student at San Jose State University, for their winning essays. April will receive a ticket to the International Librarians Reception at the ALA Annual Conference 2012 in Anaheim, CA. Kristen will receive a ticket to the Stonewall Book Awards Luncheon.
In the spirit of ALA's New Members Round Table (NMRT), this award fosters active involvement in ALA through various special events at the Annual Conference. The award provides professional development and networking opportunities to NMRT members by providing a ticket to attend the event of their choice.