In addition to recognition during the Michigan Library Awards virtual gala on Wednesday, October 13, award honorees will also receive an attractive award statuette and a monetary award.

This is a great opportunity to recognize a colleague, library supporter or staff member for their accomplishments and contributions to Michigan libraries and dedication to serving Michigan communities. Please consider submitting a nomination to help us celebrate and honor the good work and achievements of our library community!

Details and links to application materials and nomination forms for the Michigan Library Awards are available at milibraries.org/michigan-library-awards.

Submit completed nomination packets for the Michigan Library Association's Lifetime Achievement Award, Public Librarian of the Year, Heart of a Champion, Rising Star, Support Staff of the Year, or Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth by Friday, July 16, 2021, using the web form on MLA's website.

Questions? If you have any questions about submitting a nomination or need to verify membership status to make sure a potential nominee is eligible, please contact Rachel Ash, MLA Membership and Communications Director at rfash@milibraries.org.

The Michigan Library Awards are presented annually to celebrate Michigan's libraries and library staff and are co-hosted by the Michigan Library Association, the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, the Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME), and the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA). Honorees will be recognized during a special virtual ceremony on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, as we celebrate the accomplishments, dedication and service of outstanding libraries, library staff, trustees and supporters.

Relive the excitement! Check out the 2020 Michigan Library Awards to get inspired and submit a nomination today.