[Michlib-l] Deadline extended for the Michigan Library Awards - Nominations now due this Friday, July 16

[Rachel Ash]

Good evening!!

I wanted to send a quick reminder that MLA has extended the deadline for nominations for the Michigan Library Awards to this Friday, July 16.

Please consider submitting a nomination for one of the Michigan Library Awards!! Submit completed nomination packets using the web form<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2052808> by Friday, July 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Questions? Contact MLA at (517) 394-2774 or mla at milibraries.org<mailto:mla at milibraries.org>.

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.
Download the Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award%20Guidelines%20v2021.pdf>
SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2052808>

Public Librarian of the Year
For more than 30 years, the MLA Librarian of the Year Award has recognized a librarian's outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the library community. Beginning in 2020, the MLA Librarian of the Year is now the Public Librarian of the Year Award.
Download the Public Librarian of the Year Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Public%20Librarian%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20Guidelines%20v2021.pdf>
SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2052808>

Heart of a Champion
The Heart of a Champion Award, established in 2012, recognizes a library supporter who has shown an exceptional commitment to libraries or the library profession.
Download the Heart of a Champion Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Heart%20of%20a%20Champion%20Award%20Guidelines%20v2021.pdf>
SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2052808>

Rising Star
The Rising Star Award, previously named the Up & Comer Award, was established in 2012 to recognize a librarian who shows leadership early in their career.
Download the Rising Star Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Rising%20Star%20Award%20Guidelines%20v2021.pdf>
SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2052808>

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.
Download the Frances H. Pletz Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Frances%20H.%20Pletz%20Award%20Guidelines%20v2021.pdf>
SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2052808>

Library Support Staff of the Year Award
The Library Support Staff of the Year Award was established in 2020 to recognize a support staff professional who goes above and beyond to provide support at their library and who has advanced and strengthened the image of support staff.
Download the Library Support Staff of the Year Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Library%20Support%20Staff%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20Guidelines%20v2021.pdf>
SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2052808>

MiALA Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year
This award has been created to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of a MiALA member librarian or library administrator and their contributions to their institution and academic libraries within the academic year 2020-2021.
LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://www.miala.org/miala_mi_acad_librarian_of_the.php>

State Librarian's Excellence Award
Submit an Application: https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_5829?SA=SNA&FID=35054<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InJmYXNoQG1pbGlicmFyaWVzLm9yZyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDEiLCJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiNzM2ODQxMDQ2IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjE0MjcyMjA2NzUiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9nY2MwMi5zYWZlbGlua3MucHJvdGVjdGlvbi5vdXRsb29rLmNvbS8_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.nsInlxh7EMxPZGN8xMIkCx8vz_2fCTns_qAGVw0m7c4>
Return to a Saved or Submitted Application: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_5829?SA=AM<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InJmYXNoQG1pbGlicmFyaWVzLm9yZyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2xpbmtfaWQiOiIxMDIiLCJzdWJzY3JpYmVyX2lkIjoiNzM2ODQxMDQ2IiwibGlua19pZCI6IjE0MjcyMjA2NzkiLCJ1cmkiOiJicDI6ZGlnZXN0IiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9nY2MwMi5zYWZlbGlua3MucHJvdGVjdGlvbi5vdXRsb29rLmNvbS8_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.NpkPnLT9ALNJyfyMM1WeQ4GnhbZeSSwywextjqg1M3s>
The absolute deadline for nominations is Friday, August 13, 2021. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only.
Contact: Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian Library of Michigan. Email: Poznanskil at Michigan.gov<mailto:Poznanskil at Michigan.gov> Phone: 517-335-1518
LEARN MORE<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.org/state-librarians-excellence-award/>



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Rachel Ash
Membership and Communications Director
Michigan Library Association
3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100
Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225
milibraries.org
rfash at milibraries.org<mailto:rfash at milibraries.org>
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