Nominate A Colleague or Library for a PLA Award

Submit an Award Application online by December 15!

PLA Awards honor excellence in public library service by recognizing libraries and individuals whose service to the community is extraordinary. Don't wait until the last minute to apply for a PLA Award! Many awards include cash prizes and are highly competitive.
The deadline for applications is Monday, December 15. All applications must be submitted online prior to the deadline in order to be considered. Apply Online: http://tinyurl.com/5mz8eg

PLA Service Awards:
Advancement of Literacy Award honors a publisher, bookseller, hardware and/or software dealer, foundation, or similar group for a significant contribution to the advancement of literacy. Sponsored by Library Journal.
Allie Beth Martin Award of $3,000 honors a public librarian who has extraordinary range and depth of knowledge about books and library materials and the distinguished ability to share that knowledge. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Charlie Robinson Award of $1,000 honors a public library director who, over a period of seven years, was a risk-taker, innovator, and change agent in a public library. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.
Ebsco Excellence in Small and/or Rural Public Library Service Award of $1,000 recognizes a public library serving a population of 10,000 or less that demonstrates excellence of service to its community as exemplified by an overall service program or a special program of significant accomplishment. Sponsored by EBSCO Information Services.
Gordon M. Conable Award of $1,500 honors a public library staff member, library trustee, or public library that has demonstrated a commitment to intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights. Sponsored by LSSI.
Highsmith Library Innovation Award of $2,000 recognizes a public library for achievement in planning and implementing a creative community service program. Sponsored by Highsmith.
Polaris Innovation in Technology John Iliff Award of $1,000 and a bouquet of roses for the workplace recognizes the contributions of a library worker, librarian, or library that has used technology and innovative thinking as a tool to improve services to public library users. Sponsored by Polaris.

PLA Grant Opportunities:
Baker & Taylor Entertatinment Audio Music/Video Product Award Grant of $2,500 in audio/music-video products for a proposal that outlines the purpose, benefits, and plan for initiating or expanding a circulating audio music/video collection. Sponsored by Baker & Taylor.

Demco New Leaders Travel Grant of up to $1,500, serves to enhance the professional development and improve the expertise of public librarians new to the field by making possible their attendance at major professional development activities. Sponsored by DEMCO.
Visit the Awards Section of the PLA website http://tinyurl.com/6q9daj for full descriptions, application information, and to apply.
Deadline for applications is December 15!