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Local Library Champion

LOCAL LIBRARY CHAMPION
Recognizes exceptional volunteer service of an individual or group to a library community.

Requirements:
Award is volunteer driven, such as, but not limited to: Trustees, Board of Trustees, Friends, volunteer(s), or members of the local community.

Criteria:
Individual or group has demonstrated: 1) Sustained support and advocacy; 2) Active and innovative leadership or imaginative activities; and 3) Ability to increase community awareness of the library and its mission, vision, and core values.

Nomination Checklist:
As a nominator, the success of your nominee rests largely with your ability to answer the following questions:

  1. Why are you nominating this person or group? [Word limit: 50]
  2. What contributions has the individual or group made to local library development that are significant and merit recognition? [Word limit: 300]
  3. In what ways does the person or group exhibit stellar customer service internally and externally and/or promote community engagement? [Word limit: 300]
  4. What organizations and/or groups has the nominee worked with to display further excellence in the library? [Word limit: 300]
  5. Share examples of nominee’s excellence in performing his/her job, including contributions enabling the library to best serve its constituents. [Word limit: 300]

As a nominator, you will need to:

(1) Obtain 3-5 testimonials from:

  • Library board member
  • Library director
  • Immediate supervisor
  • Staff, community leaders, patrons
  • Past employees as appropriate
  • Colleagues past and present (with current employer, from former employers)
  • Coalition and/or project partners

Be prepared to upload these testimonials. PDF format preferred (max. file size: 1MB).

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(2) Obtain a copy of your Nominee’s resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or list of accomplishments. Copy and paste this information into the online form or upload the document. PDF format preferred (max. file size: 1MB). You can also provide a link to the Nominee’s online biography or LinkedIn profile page.