The
Nomination
Form is available in Adobe PDF format.
Presidential awards are presented to recognize
distinguished service to the Kansas library
community and/or to librarianship in general by
individuals and institutions in the following
categories:
Library Advocates
To
be given to an individual or institution in
recognition of exemplary leadership or support for
growth and development of the Kansas Library
Association and/or a library or libraries in Kansas.
Such leadership and support may be, for example, in
areas of library-related legislation, media coverage
or in writings which further the understanding and
appreciation of Kansas and its libraries.
New Professionals
To
be given to a Kansas Library Association member who,
within the first five years after having earned a
professional degree, has made a positive impact on
the quality of library service and/or the role of
library personnel in Kansas.
Library Personnel
To
be given to a Kansas Library Association member,
either individual or institution, who has made
notable contributions to the library profession,
furthered significant development of libraries in
Kansas, or performed exemplary service for an
extended period of time. In case of retired
individuals, the nominee may be a past member of the
Kansas Library Association.
Meritorious Service
To
be given to an individual or institution in
recognition of exemplary and sustained service to
the benefit of Kansas libraries and library users
and/or the Kansas Library Association.
Potential recipients may be nominated by members
of the Kansas Library Association, either individuals
or institutions, by submitting a nomination
form BY E-MAIL OR FAX ONLY, with supporting
documentation, ON OR BEFORE March 1, 2010
to the following:
KLA Presidential Awards Committee Chair
Laura Loveless
West Wyandotte Library
Kansas City, KS Public Library
913-596-5807 Fax 913-596-5809
llove@kckpl.org
Supporting documentation includes, but is not limited to, letters of recommendation and vita.
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