Librarian of the Year Criteria This award is given to a librarian who has provided extraordinary leadership or service within the library community in the past 12-18 months. TLA membership is a requirement for this award.
Specific leadership or service within the library community in the past 12-18 months.
Other activities/information pertinent to nomination
Supporting Documents: Librarian of the Year Award In addition to the information outlined above, up to five (5) letters of reference will be accepted from those closely associated with the individual. Other supporting documentation to consider might include: photographs/video/news clippings of projects, events, or honors; and copies of the nominee's publications, promotional materials created, or projects undertaken.
Supporting Document 1 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 2 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 3 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 4 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 5 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Distinguished Service Award Criteria This award is given to a librarian who demonstrates substantial leadership to the profession and provides outstanding and continuing service in one or more areas of the library profession. TLA membership is a requirement for this award.
Specific leadership activities in the library profession
Achievements/contributions in one or more areas of the library profession
Other pertinent information
Supporting Documents: Distinguished Service Award In addition to the information outlined above, up to five (5) letters of reference will be accepted from those closely associated with the individual. Other supporting documentation to consider might include: photographs/video/news clippings of projects, events, or honors; and copies of the nominee's publications, promotional materials created, or projects undertaken.
Supporting Document 1 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 2 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 3 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 4 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 5 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Lifetime Achievement Award Criteria This award is given to a librarian in recognition of exemplary career in librarianship. Considerations for the selection of award recipients should include an extended record of service, active participation in professional organizations, and demonstrated creative leadership and service to the library profession.
Librarian service career record
Professional organization participation
Leadership roles in library profession and TLA
Personal or community achievements
Supporting Documents: Lifetime Achievement Award In addition to the information outlined above, up to five (5) letters of reference will be accepted from those closely associated with the individual. Other supporting documentation to consider might include: photographs/video/news clippings of projects, events, or honors; and copies of the nominee's publications, promotional materials created, or projects undertaken.
Supporting Document 1 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 2 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 3 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 4 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 5 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Outstanding Services to Libraries Award Criteria This award, which can be given to an individual or to an organization, recognizes outstanding lay advocates of libraries. It may be given in relation to such activities as the advancement of library services, the promotion and development of sound library policies and standards, the successful advocacy of the library to the community, and a significant contribution to the promotion of library legislation, or active participation in TLA.
Specific reason for nomination
Achievements/contributions related to library service
Other activities/information pertinent to nomination
Supporting Documents: Outstanding Services to Libraries Award In addition to the information outlined above, up to five (5) letters of reference will be accepted from those closely associated with the individual. Other supporting documentation to consider might include: photographs/video/news clippings of projects, events, or honors; and copies of the nominee's publications, promotional materials created, or projects undertaken.
Supporting Document 1 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 2 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 3 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 4 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 5 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Wayne Williams Project of the Year Award Criteria This award is made in recognition of the project that exemplifies the highest levels of achievement, professional standards, and inspiration to other libraries. Any library project in operation during the previous calendar year, in any type of library, may be recommended for this award. Nominations may be judged on the breadth of the project, as well as the extent to which a library has improved its service by means of the project described. A project which involves more than one library may be considered for this award. The award recipient(s) will be awarded a cash amount from the annual earnings of the Wayne Williams Fund, with the exact amount determined by the Executive Board.
Description of the project
Improvements noted in library service as a result of the project
Other achievements/results of the project
Name of individual(s) responsible for this project
Who was impacted by this project?
Other pertinent information
Contact information for additional person(s) familiar with the project
Supporting Documents: Wayne Williams Project of the Year In addition to the information outlined above, up to five (5) letters of reference will be accepted from those closely associated with the individual. Other supporting documentation to consider might include: photographs/video/news clippings of projects, events, or honors; and copies of the nominee's publications, promotional materials created, or projects undertaken.
Supporting Document 1 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 2 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 3 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 4 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 5 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Libraries Change Communities Award Criteria This award is given in recognition of a collaborative community effort to promote
outstanding library-based initiatives in Texas. Its aim is to recognize good practices
in any innovative library-related effort that involves community, demonstrates
imagination and innovation, and has the potential to be developed and adapted
elsewhere. A community can be defined in the broad or narrow sense depending on
the collaborative effort. "Communities" could include schools, public libraries,
TexShare community, friends groups, colleges, etc.
Description of the initiative
Describe the collaborative "community" involved in the initiative
Describe how the initiative is innovative/imaginative
Describe how the initiative impacts the end user
Other pertinent information
Name of individual(s) responsible for this initiative
Contact information for additional person(s) familiar with the initiative
Supporting Documents: Libraries Change Communities In addition to the information outlined above, up to five (5) letters of reference will be accepted from those closely associated with the individual. Other supporting documentation to consider might include: photographs/video/news clippings of projects, events, or honors; and copies of the nominee's publications, promotional materials created, or projects undertaken.
Supporting Document 1 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 2 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 3 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 4 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 5 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Benefactor's Award Criteria This award is made in recognition of substantial donations such as land, buildings,
stocks, cash, and collections by individuals, institutions, and foundations that have
made a significant contribution to libraries and their programs.
Size and nature of the gift
Did the donation inspire other gifts or increased support by other library constituents? (Please explain.)
Other pertinent information
Supporting Documents: Benefactor Award In addition to the information outlined above, up to five (5) letters of reference will be accepted from those closely associated with the individual. Other supporting documentation to consider might include: photographs/video/news clippings of projects, events, or honors; and copies of the nominee's publications, promotional materials created, or projects undertaken.
Supporting Document 1 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 2 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 3 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 4 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)
Supporting Document 5 Please name the file with the nominee's name and the kind of document (ie: Christopher_Smith_SupportLetter)