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The Texas Library Association Distinguished Service Award is presented to a librarian who has demonstrated substantial leadership in the profession, and provided outstanding services in one or more areas of the library profession.
Any TLA member may nominate a deserving librarian for consideration. Nominees must be TLA members. Nominations for the 2027 Distinguished Service Award will open September 15, 2026.
2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Congratulations, Dawn Reyes!
Valerie Prilop; TLA President and Dawn Reyes.
Contact Brianna Saenz at TLA if you have any questions or need assistance.
Distinguished Service Award
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