One more time for the people in the back! Nominations for the Michigan Library Awards close tomorrow evening (7/16). Everyone knows someone, or multiple someones, who went above and beyond during this exceptionally challenging year. Help validate their hardwork by nominating support staff, librarians and library supporters today (or tomorrow)! The Michigan Library Awards is the can't miss virtual event for celebrating the achievements of the library community. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IrEhid2JRv6D-YNxUDDLiPtNRUUbYskHlOndSn1Idq7fDlR_x8FSD6JAdnP0txdPvSNLCtcWBVEBT9W9kVYK650OFFOqCVreizuCRNIejIqh9tQpDka1bUmdfpitiCtY8Hx-_AAwHh24Yn_82rbfUGfBvnSy6xM5psvbPegqPUOu4vLvJfF4rQ==&c=hBrbX19BRNl8JaUxWK3XueTNpvCkgujtqOvGlzfXBhfIBgjePeacSg==&ch=oai55mllH9XsRFGbQ8g0DyFV-Au2ns5p-9Q5Lh-W_AOWrTtnwSzwdA==> Michigan Library Awards Call for Nominations The Call for Nominations for the Michigan Library Awards closes tomorrow, Friday, July 16! Help us celebrate! Nominate a deserving colleague, employee or supporter at milibraries.org/michigan-library-awards <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IrEhid2JRv6D-YNxUDDLiPtNRUUbYskHlOndSn1Idq7fDlR_x8FSD6JAdnP0txdPvSNLCtcWBVEBT9W9kVYK650OFFOqCVreizuCRNIejIqh9tQpDka1bUmdfpitiCtY8Hx-_AAwHh24Yn_82rbfUGfBvnSy6xM5psvbPegqPUOu4vLvJfF4rQ==&c=hBrbX19BRNl8JaUxWK3XueTNpvCkgujtqOvGlzfXBhfIBgjePeacSg==&ch=oai55mllH9XsRFGbQ8g0DyFV-Au2ns5p-9Q5Lh-W_AOWrTtnwSzwdA==> . Help us recognize excellence in Michigan libraries and celebrate and honor our colleagues who have gone above and beyond serving our communities this past year. 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 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IrEhid2JRv6D-YNxUDDLiPtNRUUbYskHlOndSn1Idq7fDlR_x8FSD6JAdnP0txdPvSNLCtcWBVEBT9W9kVYK650OFFOqCVreizuCRNIejIqh9tQpDka1bUmdfpitiCtY8Hx-_AAwHh24Yn_82rbfUGfBvnSy6xM5psvbPegqPUOu4vLvJfF4rQ==&c=hBrbX19BRNl8JaUxWK3XueTNpvCkgujtqOvGlzfXBhfIBgjePeacSg==&ch=oai55mllH9XsRFGbQ8g0DyFV-Au2ns5p-9Q5Lh-W_AOWrTtnwSzwdA==> . 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. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IrEhid2JRv6D-YNxUDDLiPtNRUUbYskHlOndSn1Idq7fDlR_x8FSD3ysptHb9Odq4PzwOXdtANjA_wcoUX5iXNdLfoqetGSOJTFLrlNyz2Lsz8FKbrvaIYnpBMjWWAZ1mTCiwj-CW7r4osOc9uObW-oaE947MTvTrlaM4As-_Kjc541EWe1xj6OEmgvp2A5IEFDuD1V-GkWCOTugGcK1beHLObbZ7c4qhuz4vOiXoWRbEY1nL0gznQ==&c=hBrbX19BRNl8JaUxWK3XueTNpvCkgujtqOvGlzfXBhfIBgjePeacSg==&ch=oai55mllH9XsRFGbQ8g0DyFV-Au2ns5p-9Q5Lh-W_AOWrTtnwSzwdA==> Questions? 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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! 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