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The Texas Library Association Lifetime Achievement Award is given to a librarian who has been a long-standing member of TLA. The award recognizes an exemplary career in librarianship, an extended record of services, active participation in professional organizations, and creative leadership and service to the library profession.
Any TLA member may nominate a deserving librarian for consideration. Nominations for the 2027 Lifetime Achievement Award will open September 15, 2026.
2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Congratulations to Kristi Starr.
Valerie Prilop, TLA 2025-2026 President and Brian Starr accepting the award on behalf of Kristi Starr.
Contact Brianna Saenz at TLA if you have any questions or need assistance.
Lifetime Achievement Award
TLA is now accepting session proposals for our 2027 Annual Conference; submit your ideas by June 24 to share practical insights with colleagues across Texas.
You can help support Texas libraries summer reading programs and other initiatives through donations made at H-E-B checkstands from June 3 – 30, 2026.
