The 2021 application process for the ALA's Sullivan Award for Public Library Administrators Supporting Services to Children is open.

This award honors an individual who has shown exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children while having general management/supervisory/administrative responsibility that has included public library service to children in its scope.

The annual award consists of a commemorative gift and a 24k gold-framed citation. 
Submit applications by February 1, 2021!

Application Instructions

Please complete the online application, including the following information in the supporting documentation as an attachment:

• Brief Career Summary - Title, Library, Dates (Chronological order)
• Educational Background
• Membership/Participation in Professional Organizations - Functions, Dates
• Publications, Productions, and Presentations
• Other significant contributions

Contact Information

Cheryl Malden (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2025) - cmalden@ala.org
Work Phone: (312) 280-3247
Fax: 312 944-3897
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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LancasterC5@michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan
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