Hi everyone, I am the Chair of the MLA Awards committee. I encourage you to nominate a co-worker, colleague, mentor, mentee, or your library hero for an MLA Award. New this year is the Intellectual Freedom Award, to be given to a library that has promoted and/or protected intellectual freedom and the right to read. We've streamlined the application form to make it easier to submit a nomination. The deadline for nominations is July 16 and awards will be presented at the MLA Conference in Kalamazoo in October. I am happy to answer any questions you might have about the nomination process and packet. Please consider making someone's day by recognizing their great work with a nomination for one of these awards. Best wishes, Cathy Russ ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michigan Library Association <mla@milibraries.org> Date: Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 10:55 AM Subject: 📣 Call for Nominations for the 2023 Michigan Library Awards To: <russcath@wblib.org> NEW Intellectual Freedom Award! Submit a nomination for any of MLA's awards today! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Ujql929feZ1Ew3M7KPIl2nMwQkdXLjdoeROVxbCs8BUoApW4uGqr6UgEaOBSyXZ8EGESSdccamQ9CU4508-bjIyNd1rU8roxw==&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> June 15, 2023 Michigan Library Awards Call for Nominations! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Rqyj7lsTkK1Y8OgHVhZ3t6JLsEfZlKXDf6CzFq-JEulijIkMsmS2ATMA8XrbeHUA7n9XbQ4_2Q9Nr6IamR-n8lmyNuPOXQefyRGkovso0sfjj8dIiDTI4VDQd4BD6I2iA==&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Do you know an awesome library professional or library supporter who deserves recognition for their work in Michigan libraries? The Call for Nominations for the 2023 Michigan Library Awards is open through Friday, July 14! Learn more and submit a nomination today! <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Rqyj7lsTkK1Y8OgHVhZ3t6JLsEfZlKXDf6CzFq-JEulijIkMsmS2ATMA8XrbeHUA7n9XbQ4_2Q9Nr6IamR-n8lmyNuPOXQefyRGkovso0sfjj8dIiDTI4VDQd4BD6I2iA==&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Do you know someone who deserves recognition and celebration for their work in Michigan libraries? We encourage and welcome your nomination for any of MLA's Awards for recognition at the 2023 Michigan Library Awards on Wednesday, October 18 in Kalamazoo Michigan. Help us celebrate and encourage our Michigan library community by recognizing excellence and giving credit where credit is due. We've made it simpler than ever to submit a nomination for MLA's Awards, and you can even select to have your nomination kept on file for consideration in 2024 as well. Check out the complete details and criteria for MLA Awards by downloading the guidelines linked below and submit a nomination (self-nominations are also strongly encouraged) for the 2023 Michigan Library Awards today! Learn more about the Michigan Library Awards and submit a nomination at milibraries.org/michigan-library-awards <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Rqyj7lsTkK1Y8OgHVhZ3t6JLsEfZlKXDf6CzFq-JEulijIkMsmS2ATMA8XrbeHUA7n9XbQ4_2Q9Nr6IamR-n8lmyNuPOXQefyRGkovso0sfjj8dIiDTI4VDQd4BD6I2iA==&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> . NEW IN 2023!! Intellectual Freedom Award Established in 2023, the MLA Intellectual Freedom Award recognizes a library for the Board’s and Staff’s outstanding work to protect and/or promote the principles of intellectual freedom and the right to read. Review the criteria and guidelines: Intellectual Freedom Award (pdf) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Vq5iFIbNFuhyBzUcnHpSbNzsS0jUbA8fjZpRu0XYEbCicOB-RyEQo3FKyeIvDEKOL7ZTUboGocfceRc1wHIDjAXGLe2KdIjz2TrkcfVvVbbvJ6sJ1Imared1GIw32BecoZeuPAbvB22Bstk5PxNU7H86OjFYlJFSB7FT6mhIfwShV1DHDSKcnFLzxg5mrzGSo3PQkGeOG94__R68khBuPk=&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Library Support Staff of the Year The Library Support Staff of the Year Award honors an exceptional library assistant or support staff member who goes above and beyond to provide support at their library and who has advanced and strengthened the image of support staff. Review the criteria and guidelines: Support Staff of the Year Award (pdf) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Vq5iFIbNFuhW545V20kW10fVP4ishSIpk-3YdR3eddi8UyS8wGgaQY7b1qjEuwS0dZ-SwzxqwYKM0Zm8zbGiTxfMfAtJvLzp1e366SGZSBzTx4Hq6Bb8ZrxLS-rnilk6cNqtl4Z3iqttpZk3M6ru9dMkB2zhzEWErxOgZTpaqnVgE6gIXzsCXSM_ajJzlMQNDRXEY1bls1-E2o6ToTyoMwo8a6IAivzQY0bXxM94sWSsPQurkxnwT_9xDQeW97uGg==&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Rising Star The Rising Star Award recognizes a librarian who shows leadership early in their career. While new to the profession, winners of this award are forward-thinking, expand the role of librarian and move libraries into the future. Review the criteria and guidelines: Rising Star Award (pdf) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Vq5iFIbNFuh4Q1wBYcQc4dazCv77r23sYWBLRM8SihKFKmpRBHLo1qRaNqNSZv4OxyXK3LZ9cM7UpoZrkxVlfXWPwE604djzRlCIXbq8-IAoMglyqDSTrRBKQPpPKzhk34TLBoofgodkRpRtZOPBPjWz8suR7cSofJOOZYM6bfnjW5s0ufjsa3pJjsvM92DO0uJyfPw7uxY&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth The Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth is given annually to a Michigan library staff person who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of library service to youth throughout their career. Review the criteria and guidelines: Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth (pdf) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Vq5iFIbNFuh8edVGh6kX4Ba5ftz7lkk1GoIez_VSjINis6ZK0lcJWE8yyJcsy0XQwQK3NOuny-dSXLoUmh5ZDMDLGOaHjtk8iwDUCEdoOb9VTfNCRo17U0TWYI9IjuX-wt2P5CpeGxFh_mlDAIbMm_ERDDH2ez0zJQh3V3ytvVRtSijjof_L97SjOgmtw6mACEiaKgt5GCNjYn3GZgtk9g=&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Heart of a Champion The Heart of a Champion Award recognizes a library supporter who has shown an exceptional commitment to libraries or the library profession through continued advocacy and supporting or providing funding for their local library. Review the criteria and guidelines: Heart of a Champion Award (pdf) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Vq5iFIbNFuhU_rpimWWemoTwxCdpLyy0UcIwMH_jeVacxhXMlUTebNQ5sLxDJj_TqL_wa3Cm7-B_IrCutxyWJ9xXvWt37gip-CARNaZUi2Kbp4ibAw0cdvpwys7Vic_V6bDrOOM2Z67wYD6yc7mDSvdUD2nvPUw8xT0mHt0HtcGPaNqTvQhO9dLdgo8ZKV6RpglJqEUU78NehlMLsU4iYvUl5SrcFOLNA==&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Public Librarian of the Year The Public Librarian of the Year Award recognizes outstanding library professionals that inspire people, provide innovative library service to their community, promote collaboration among libraries, and show evidence of personal and professional achievement as well as initiative and creativity. Review the criteria and guidelines: Public Librarian of the Year Award (pdf) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001c1PUKJY907LCE9v9cpemXM5jcUAyfliT-dxqj6OUp6NV88X2OmBP9Vq5iFIbNFuhjKlEoLa86rPw99TYc6TCCMgLOWwK8E1KlAfNoYPjsI51yo65Ad-WNa1-PQ2dKrn5l-TAYJdwa6E67oFB84U1KBc2j6TrLw7tIezMcMoXr5cpzJlhBV1zAMu8fYOIeOC_wELp31eGKmXeqB7n4JdNogiKwEqug6buw5Tv7Cenj7OubkytjDzcOiFnlQJgqP0I3BNge7cVBfFjMWEWJhzEkDYPqsUV5iq5WFsbDQ9dwv0=&c=kOcWsQ3MmE0NRHWdII7hVX5lDCQTwnvyCt_QP1xr5BO8Tx_jArowng==&ch=rQUKbYV4VCacP8-KPlK5vgfcO9KogUTrXS-8v_E8haUema2YMVcTcw==> Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a deserving librarian for their distinguished service to the library profession over the course of their career. Throughout their career, they have sustained a strong and consistent body of work, demonstrated leadership in their community and in the profession - mentoring and empowering library staff, providing innovative service to their community and enhancing the image and visibility of the library. They promote collaboration among libraries and librarians and have been a catalyst in special areas such as intellectual freedom, library innovation, outreach, and equity, diversity and inclusion. 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