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Submit a Nomination for the Michigan Library Awards
Do you have a colleague who deserves recognition? Do you know a library supporter with a huge heart for libraries? Do you know a library staff member who goes above and beyond supporting library services and operations? Does your library exemplify excellence in customer service?
Each spring, we promote a Call for Nominations for all of MLA’s awards that will be given out at that year’s Michigan Library Awards gala; however, nominations are also accepted year-round!
Nominate a deserving library, librarian, support staff worker, trustee, or supporter for one of MLA’s Awards for recognition at the Michigan Library Awards gala and help us celebrate and honor the good work and achievements of our library community!
We encourage and welcome your nomination for any of MLA's Awards. We've made it simple; self-nominations are encouraged, and you can choose to have your nomination considered for two years.
Learn more about our awards and check out the nomination criteria by downloading the guidelines linked below.
MLA uses the SlideRoom platform for nominations and applications. MLA’s SlideRoom homepage will list all open programs; just select the application you wish to complete and set up a SlideRoom account. You will be able to log in to this account to see updates and submit future applications and proposals.
Please be aware that SlideRoom will only accept one submission per email address. If you would like to submit multiple nominations, you may use a separate email address for each nomination.
Please note that nominations for the Academic Librarian of the Year should be submitted to MiALA, nominations for the School Librarian of the Year should be submitted to MASL, and nominations for the State Librarian's Excellence Award should be submitted to the Library of Michigan Foundation.
MLA Awards
Intellectual Freedom Award
Established in 2023, the MLA Intellectual Freedom Award recognizes a library for the Board’s and Staff’s outstanding work to protect and/or promote the principles of intellectual freedom and the right to read. Review the criteria and guidelines: Intellectual Freedom Award (pdf)
Library Support Staff of the Year Award
The Library Support Staff of the Year Award honors an exceptional library assistant or support staff member who goes above and beyond to provide support at their library and who has advanced and strengthened the image of support staff. Review the criteria and guidelines: Support Staff of the Year Award (pdf)
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes a librarian who shows leadership early in their career. While new to the profession, winners of this award are forward-thinking, expand the role of librarian and move libraries into the future. Review the criteria and guidelines: Rising Star Award (pdf)
Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth
The Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth is given annually to a Michigan library staff person who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of library service to youth throughout their career. Review the criteria and guidelines: Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth (pdf)
Heart of a Champion Award
The Heart of a Champion Award recognizes a library supporter who has shown an exceptional commitment to libraries or the library profession through continued advocacy and supporting or providing funding for their local library. Review the criteria and guidelines: Heart of a Champion Award (pdf)
Public Librarian of the Year Award
The Public Librarian of the Year Award recognizes outstanding library professionals that inspire people, provide innovative library service to their community, promote collaboration among libraries, and show evidence of personal and professional achievement as well as initiative and creativity. Review the criteria and guidelines: Public Librarian of the Year Award (pdf)
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a deserving librarian for their distinguished service to the library profession over the course of their career. Throughout their career, they have sustained a strong and consistent body of work, demonstrated leadership in their community and in the profession - mentoring and empowering library staff, providing innovative service to their community and enhancing the image and visibility of the library. They promote collaboration among libraries and librarians and have been a catalyst in special areas such as intellectual freedom, library innovation, outreach, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Review the criteria and guidelines: Lifetime Achievement Award (pdf)
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