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Texas Library Champions

Nominations are open

We’re looking for champions of the Texas library community – individuals and organizations whose influence has changed the landscape of Texas libraries today and for years to come.

TLA seeks to identify a diverse selection of individuals and organizations that have made a lasting impact on libraries and librarianship in Texas through their community involvement, advocacy and service.
The individuals and organizations selected will be added to the list of Texas Library Champions that was compiled in 2002 in commemoration of TLA’s 100th anniversary celebration.
As part of the Texas library community, we seek your input – please nominate the people and organizations that you know and would like to recognize. Please verify that the person you are nominating is not already on the 2002 Texas Library Champions list.

The new champions will be recognized at the TLA 2024 Annual Conference in San Antonio.

Nominations are open!
Deadline to submit is July 31.

Here are some definitions to keep in mind when filling out the nomination form.
Individual: a librarian or layperson, living or deceased, who has contributed to libraries or the library community through service and advocacy, and/or who has demonstrated exceptional library leadership in an innovative manner.

Organization: an organization whose primary contribution to libraries is other than financial.

Retired: Nominated librarians must be retired from active (full-time) professional service (employment) to be considered. It is not necessary for layperson nominees to be retired.

Texas Library Champions FAQ

Other questions? Please contact Christy Reynolds at TLA.

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Texas Library Champions Nomination Form

The Texas Library Association seeks to identify a diverse selection of individuals or organizations that have made a lasting impact on libraries and librarianship in Texas through their service to professional associations and organizations, through their innovative and collaborative leadership efforts or contributions, and/or through their community involvement, advocacy and service. The individual or organizations selected will be added to the list of Texas Library Champions that was compiled in 2002 in commemoration of TLA's 100th anniversary celebration.

Nominator's Information

Nominator's Name

First Last

Nominator's Profession/Title/Position

Nominator's Organizational Affiliation(s)

(ie: School District, University or College, Public Library, City Council, Civic Organization, etc. present and/or past)

Nominator's Email(Required)

Nominator's Phone Number

Nominator's Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Nomination Type(Required)

Individual

Organizational

Organizational Nominee's Information

Name of Entity (Organization)

Date of Origin

Date of closure or expiration (if applicable)

Chief Executive Officer or Representative of Entity

First Last

Nominee's Email

Nominee's Phone Number

Nominee's Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Organization Accomplishments

Include dates where possible.

Describe the nominee’s impact of service to libraries and educational associations and organizations. (250 word limit.)

Describe the nominee’s impact of innovative and collaborative contributions. (250 word limit.)

Describe the nominee’s impact of community involvement, leadership, and advocacy. (250 word limit.)

Organizational Supporting Documentation (optional)

Background Information and/or History of the Entity, Mission, Purpose, Goals, etc., Awards and Honors, Publications and Presentations (Articles, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc.) Other Accomplishments. Attach additional supporting documents below. Examples may include letters of recommendation from individuals or libraries who benefited from the leadership or support of the nominee.

Background Information

Max. file size: 50 MB.

History of the Entity

Mission, Purpose, Goals, etc.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Publications and Presentations

Max. file size: 50 MB.

(Articles, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc.)

Other Accomplishments

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Additional Supporting Documentation

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Examples may include letters of recommendation from individuals or libraries who benefited from the leadership or support of the nominee.

Individual Nominee Information

First Last

Date of Retirement for librarian; for layperson only if layperson is retired

(for library personnel only)

Birth Date

Date of Death

(if applicable)

Ethnicity/Race

Gender

TLA District

Principal Organizational Affiliation(s)

(ie: School District, University or College, Public Library, City Council, Civic Organization, etc. | present and/or past)

Profession/Title/Position

(ie: Librarian, Dean of Libraries, School Principal, Volunteer, Friends of the Library, Community Member/Leader, etc. | present and/or past)

Individual Nominee Email

Individual Nominee Phone

Individual Nominee Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Name of Family Member of Contact Person

First Last

(could be the nominator or colleague)

Contact Person's Email

Individual Accomplishments

Describe the nominee’s impact of service in Professional Associations and Organizations.

Describe the nominee’s impact of innovative and collaborative leadership efforts or contributions.

Describe the nominee’s impact of community involvement, advocacy and service.

Individual Nominee Supporting Documentation (optional)

(include dates where possible)

Education Supporting Documents

Max. file size: 50 MB.

(Degrees, Institutions, Dates)

Work Experience

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Including Type(s) of Libraries, Positions, etc.

Awards and Honors

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Credentials, Certifications

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Publications and Presentations

Max. file size: 50 MB.

(Articles, Newsletters, Podcasts, etc.)

Other Professional Accomplishments

Max. file size: 50 MB.

(Consulting)

Obituary

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Photo of Nominee

Max. file size: 50 MB.