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Awards

2009 FLA Award Nominations Due February 28, 2009

"" FLA Leader of the Year

This award is presented to a member of the Florida Library Association for distinguished service to the Association. Distinguished service is characterized by dedicated commitment to the Association's goals through active membership on committees, attendance at conferences, support of statewide advocacy efforts, submissions to the Association's publications, acceptance of leadership roles, or other significant activities on behalf of the Association and its aims.

This award shall be bestowed on a nominee based on either accomplishment during the current year or during several years of activity. This award will not be given if, in the judgment of the committee, there is not sufficient evidence of outstanding accomplishment.

Recommendations for the award may be made by the Executive Board of the Florida Library Association or by any member of the Association.

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"" Librarian of the Year

This award is presented in recognition of outstanding and ongoing contributions to Florida librarianship through participation in professional associations, exhibition of exemplary leadership skills, commitment to free access to information for all Floridians, promotion of reading and the increased usage of library materials, and evidence of creativity and/or innovation in providing services, resources and programs.

Nominees must be professionally trained librarians. This award will not be given if, in the judgment of the committee, there is not sufficient evidence of outstanding accomplishment. Recommendations for the award may be made by librarians, Library Board members, and Friends of the Library members in the state.

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"" Library of the Year

This award is presented to a Florida library that has demonstrated outstanding service to the community it serves. Libraries of all types are eligible. Key considerations are creativity and/or innovation in programming, expansion and/or enhancement of service to all constituents and areas of the community and leadership in implementing programs that can be emulated by other libraries. Nominees can be a single library or a library system. This award will not be given if, in the judgment of the committee, there is not sufficient evidence of outstanding accomplishment. Recommendations for this award may be made by librarians, Library Board members and Friends of the Library members in the state.

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"" Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is presented to a librarian whose distinguished record of professional achievements and accomplishments has spanned decades and advanced the stature of libraries within the State of Florida via such activities as risk taking, innovation and significant change. The winner's contributions are so outstanding that their influence is of lasting importance to the entire spectrum of libraries and library service in Florida. This award will not be given if, in the judgment of the committee, there is not sufficient evidence of sustained outstanding accomplishment. Recommendations for this award may be made by librarians, Library Board members and Friends of the Library members in the state.

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"" Outstanding Citizen Library Award

This award is presented to a citizen in recognition of distinguished activities advancing the stature of libraries within the State of Florida. This award may be based on assistance, promotion, contributions, endowment, publicity, or any support resulting in outstanding improvement to a library or the Florida Library Association. This award will not be given if, in the judgment of the committee, there is not sufficient evidence of outstanding accomplishment. Recommendations for this award will only be accepted from librarians, Library Board members and Friends of the Library members in the state.

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"" Friends, Foundations and Boards Library Award

This award is presented to a member of a Friends of the Library group, a library board member or a library foundation member for outstanding service or achievement. The overall accomplishments of the nominee should have aided in developing and strengthening the image of the library as a public service agency, which is an integral part of the government structure and with adequate tax support. This award shall be bestowed on a nominee in actual service during the year but may be based on either accomplishment during the year or cumulative years of activity. This award will not be given if, in the judgment of the committee, there is not sufficient evidence of outstanding accomplishment. Recommendations for the award may be made by library employees, friends members, foundation members, governing or advisory board members in the state.

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"" Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award

The Betty Davis Miller Youth Services Award is given for children's services (ages twelve and under) in even numbered years and for teen/young adult services (ages 13 through 18) in odd years. The award is given for a program of service and not to an individual. Areas of programming can include but are not limited to:

  • Collection development
  • Reference and information services
  • Informational and recreational programs
  • Outreach to the community

Nominated programs should be outstanding examples of direct service to youth. Outstanding is defined as unique, distinctive, exceptional, notable, praiseworthy or exemplary. Programs may be new or creative adaptations to existing programs. They should promote reading, literacy, or library use and be directly related to the mission of the library where they were presented. For the 2009 award, nominated programs must have been presented between September 2007 and August 2008. Greater consideration will be given to programs that can be replicated or modified for use in other locations. Application due date: February 28, 2009 (Nomination Form)

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"" Intellectual Freedom Award

This award is presented to an individual or organization, which has made a significant contribution to increasing or defending the right of access to the intellectual content of both print and non-print media. Any individual or organization residing or operating within the boundaries of the state of Florida (with the exception of current Intellectual Freedom committee members) during the current calendar year shall be eligible for nomination. Nominations may be made by any individual member or library member of the Association. Such nominations must be in writing and should be supported by three (3) letters of endorsement.

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"" Library Web Site Awards

1. Public Library Web Site Award
2. Special or Academic Library Web Site Award
3. Youth Services Web Site Award

The purpose of these awards is to promote awareness of the importance of good design and usability in web page development and to recognize outstanding examples of effective library web pages. Awards will be presented in three categories to three Florida libraries (one in each category) that provide excellent service via the World Wide Web.

Key considerations for judging are:

  • Creativity and/or innovation in overall design and appearance of the web site
  • Arrangement of information and ease of use
  • Accessibility for all users, including users with disabilities
  • Subject areas
  • Access to virtual library services
  • Linked web sites
  • Services and databases available to the public
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"" Maria Chavez-Hernandez "Libraries Change Peoples' Lives" Award

Named in honor of Florida State University’s Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez, this award will recognize an individual library employee or group of employees who have made a demonstrably positive and big difference in the lives of Florida’s library users.

This award is open to all types of libraries, library organizations and library associations in the state. The recognized service or program must have been in place for at least two years and may serve either adults, or adults and children. All types of programs and services may be nominated. Of special focus will be programs and services that provide outreach to immigrant and/or underserved populations.

Dr. Chavez-Hernandez received her Ph.D. in Library Science and Information Studies from Florida State University in 1991. She is responsible for a large body of works focusing on Library and Information Services in the Caribbean region, and has provided many resources and programming on the specific Library and Information needs of Latin American immigrants and their families.

Dr. Chavez-Hernandez is also a very active member of FLA, ALA, the Association of Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), the National Education Association (NEA), and REFORMA (National Association to Promote Library Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking).

The Florida Library Association is proud to create this award in honor of Dr. Chavez-Hernandez, and to perpetuate the dynamic spirit of her work in expanding the opportunities of information access to underserved and immigrant populations. 

"" Awards Presented by Friends, Foundations and Boards

All recipients must be members of Friends groups in Florida. See the awards list and more Information

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