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:
- Why are you nominating this person or group? [Word limit: 50]
- How has the individual or group demonstrated active and innovative leadership? [Word limit: 300]
- How has the individual or group supported the mission, vision or core values of the library? [Word limit: 300]
- Share examples of the imaginative and effective activities which have increase community awareness of the library: [Word limit: 300]
As a nominator, you will need to:
(1) Obtain 2-3 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).
(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.