The Michigan Library Association is seeking nominees for the Librarian of the Year, Heart of a Champion and Rising Star Awards. Please help us recognize amazing individuals in the Michigan library community and celebrate the accomplishments, dedication, and service of an outstanding library staff member, trustee or library supporter. Submit a nomination for the MLA Librarian of the Year, Heart or a Champion or Rising Star Award by July 1, 2019. Winners will be honored at MLA 2019 Annual Conference this October 16-18 in Novi. Visit us on the web to learn more about MLA professional recognition awards, view past winners and download nomination guidelines. Completed nomination packets should be submitted via email to MLA@milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org>. The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, July 1! https://www.milibraries.org/rising-star https://www.milibraries.org/heart-of-a-champion https://www.milibraries.org/librarian-of-the-year Thank you for helping us celebrate wonderful library staff and supporters! Librarian of the Year Sponsored by the Walter H. Kaiser Award For more than 30 years, the MLA Librarian of the Year Award has recognized a librarian's outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the library community. Winners of this award are strong supporters of MLA, provide innovative library service to their community and promote collaboration among libraries. The MLA Librarian of the Year shows evidence of personal and professional achievement as well as initiative and creativity. They are leaders who provide cutting edge ideas that inspire people. https://www.milibraries.org/librarian-of-the-year Heart of a Champion Sponsored by the Walter H. Kaiser Award The Heart of a Champion Award, established in 2012, recognizes a library supporter who has shown an exceptional commitment to libraries or the library profession. Winners of this award will show their support to the library profession through continued advocacy, supporting or providing funding for the local library, or continued support of Michigan Library Association activities. https://www.milibraries.org/heart-of-a-champion Rising Star The Rising Star Award, previously named the Up & Comer Award, was established in 2012 to recognize a librarian who shows leadership early in their career. While new to the profession, they are forward-thinking, expand the role of librarian and move libraries into the future. Winners of this award will be energetic efficient library staff who push the boundaries of originality and creativity and help establish a library culture that sets high expectations, promotes learning, and creates understanding of the library as an integral part of the community. The Rising Star Award winner will also have been a library staff member for less than five years. Self-nominations are welcome. https://www.milibraries.org/rising-star Rachel Ash Director of Membership, Communications and Marketing Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> rfash@milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice>