Distinguished Service
Honors a librarian who demonstrates superlative leadership and service to the library field.
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 will open this fall.
2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Congratulations, Karina Quilantan-Garza, librarian in Pharr, Texas.
Elizabeth Howard; TLA President and Karina Quilantan-Garza.
Contact Christy Reynolds at TLA if you have any questions or need assistance.
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