Michigan Library Awards Call for Nominations

Do you know an awesome library professional or library supporter who deserves recognition for their work in Michigan libraries? The Call for Nominations for the 2023 Michigan Library Awards is open through Friday, July 14!

We encourage and welcome your nomination for any of MLA's Awards for recognition at the 2023 Michigan Library Awards on Wednesday, October 18 in Kalamazoo during the MLA 2023 Annual Conference.

Help us celebrate and encourage our Michigan library community by recognizing excellence and giving credit where credit is due. We've made it simpler than ever to submit a nomination for MLA's Awards, and you can even select to have your nomination kept on file for consideration in 2024 as well.

Check out the complete details and criteria for MLA Awards by downloading the guidelines linked below and submit a nomination (self-nominations are also strongly encouraged) for the 2023 Michigan Library Awards today!

• NEW IN 2023!! Intellectual Freedom Award (pdf)
• Support Staff of the Year Award (pdf)
• Rising Star Award (pdf)
• Heart of a Champion Award (pdf)
• Public Librarian of the Year Award (pdf)
• Lifetime Achievement Award (pdf)
• Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth (pdf)

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Save the Date! 2023 Michigan Library Awards

The Michigan Library Awards is the can't-miss event for recognizing Michigan's amazing library professionals and libraries. It’s the Michigan library community's own version of the Academy Awards, the Emmys, the Grammys, and the Tonys!

On Wednesday, October 18 in Kalamazoo, we will have an evening of celebration, including dinner and an awards show featuring entertainment and special guests. Save the date and plan to don your best business dressy attire (ball gowns and tuxedos are NOT required), strut the red carpet for a photo op, and join us for dinner and a show as we celebrate the accomplishments, dedication and service of outstanding libraries, library staff, trustees and supporters.