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Lifetime Achievement

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 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award will open this fall.

2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Congratulations to Kate Horan, Director of the McAllen Public Library, in McAllen, Texas.

Elizabeth Howard; TLA President, and Kate Horan.

Contact Christy Reynolds at TLA if you have any questions or need assistance.

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