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Submit a nomination (self-nominations are also strongly encouraged) for the 2023 MLA Awards, or read through the criteria so it's top of mind the next time you or someone in your library goes above and beyond. Check out the complete criteria by downloading the guidelines linked below.

Learn more about the Michigan Library Awards and how to submit a nomination, plus check out the recording of the 2020, 2021 or 2022 shows on our website at milibraries.org/michigan-library-awards.

Thank you to the 2022 MLA Awards Workgroup!

We want to give a special shout-out to the 2022 MLA Awards Selection Workgorup for all of their work this year. The group is responsible for reviewing our award guidelines and procedures, evaluating nominations, and selecting our winners. Thank you for helping us celebrate, honor, and encourage excellence in Michigan libraries!

Lauren Arnsman

Lauren Arnsman
Troy Public Library

Jennifer Dean

Jennifer Dean
University of Michigan Flint Thompson Library

Marissa Lasoff-Santos

Marissa Lasoff-Santos
William P. Faust Public Library of Westland

Chris Potts

Chris Potts 
Capital Area District Libraries

Cathleen Russ

Cathleen Russ
West Bloomfield Township Library

Kristen Valyi-Hax

Kristen Valyi-Hax
Harper Woods Public Library