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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 2026 Distinguished Service Award are now open and will close January 15, 2026.
2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Congratulations, Karina Quilantan-Garza, librarian in Pharr, Texas.
Elizabeth Howard; TLA President and Karina Quilantan-Garza.
Contact Brianna Saenz at TLA if you have any questions or need assistance.
Distinguished Service Award
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