We want to make sure all the applicants get to the office for review so the deadline is extended to August 23. From: White, Shannon (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:32 AM To: michlib-l <Michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: State Librarian's Excellence Award Application Due Aug 16 The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award will be awarded to a library (any type), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display. Visit the following URL for an application - https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2019_slea_applicatio... The winners will be honored at the State Librarian's luncheon on Wednesday, October 16 from noon to 1:00 p.m. during the 2019 Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in Novi. Contact Person: Darlene DePeel, Library of Michigan Foundation Phone: 517-335-1488 Email: depeeld@michigan.gov<mailto:depeeld@michigan.gov> The deadline to apply for the award and citations is August 23, 2019. (updated deadline) Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>