WLA/DEMCO LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award, sponsored by Demco®, is conferred upon a librarian in recognition of outstanding leadership and accomplishment in library service. The librarian must be currently employed, at the time of selection, in any field of librarianship in Wisconsin and must be a current member of the Wisconsin Library Association.  The candidate must be a WLA member.
The award shall be based upon such activities or accomplishments as outlined in the nomination form. The award shall be based upon such activities or accomplishments as the following:
  • Community betterment through broadened scope and quality of service
  • Contribution to any area of services benefiting library users.
  • Distinguished service in the profession:
  • Outstanding participation in activities of professional library associations.
  • Notable publications and productions.
  • Leadership in education and in-service training for librarians.
  • Extension of library services through cooperation.
  • Improvement in library techniques or management.
  • Development of library facilities.
  • Contributions at regional, state and national levels.

Application Available: July 1, 2024 | Application Deadline: September 6, 2024.

 

SUBMIT A NOMINATION
You will need to create a login and password to submit a nomination, if you do not already have one. 

 

NOMINATION CRITERIA

Nominations must be received by September 6, 2024. 

Prepare Your Nomination

Download the nomination form questions. This document lists the questions found on the online nomination form.  It is intended to help nominators organize their information before submitting the online form. Nominations must be submitted using the Awards & Honors online form above.

Download the Nomination Form Questions

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For general information, questions about the nomination form, procedures or award category criteria, please contact the WLA Office at 608.245.3640 or [email protected].