Awards Nominations process 2011 BCLA Awards Committee
- Ken Cooley, Chair (UVic)
- Sylvia Crooks (Retired)
- Susan Paterson (UBC)
- Deb Thomas (BPL)
2011 BCLA Award Nominations
Nominations for the following awards are now being accepted by the BCLA Awards Committee.
Nominations will be accepted from any BCLA member in good standing, must be received by February 15, 2011 and should be accompanied by:
- the name of the award,
- a detailed statement of why the nominee should receive the award,
- in the case of an individual, a brief biographical sketch.
Nominees (exclusive of the Keith Sacré Library Champion Award) must be members in good standing of the Association.
All nominations must be received by February 15, 2011.
Send nominations by mail or fax to:
Ken Cooley, Awards Chair, c/o BC Library Association, #150-900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4 Fax: 604-609-0707
Scanned pdf nominations may be emailed to Allie Douglas, office@bcla.bc.ca (all email nominations will be acknowledged).
Helen Gordon Stewart Award
This award is given to recognize an outstanding career in librarianship involving visible or readily identifiable achievements that bring honour to the entire profession. A nominee must be a resident of BC during the period of accomplishment leading to the honour. The award consists of a plaque and honorary life membership in the Association.
Honourary Life Membership
Honorary Life Memberships are conferred upon members of the Association at or within five years of normal retirement age. Individuals must have made substantial and recognizable long standing contributions to BCLA and to library service in the province. The award consists of a plaque and honourary life membership in the Association.
Achievement in Library Service
This award recognizes an individual who has made a substantial contribution to librarianship in British Columbia and has moved library service forward in the province over a period of more than one year. The person may have planned and implemented an exemplary library program, actively promoted libraries and librarianship, or served the profession and the field in a distinguished manner. A plaque is presented to the recipient.
Keith Sacré Library Champion Award
This award will be presented to an individual, organization or business who/that has a record of support of libraries, literacy, public access to information and the overall aims and objectives of libraries. The award is intended for non-library personnel. This award will be made each year. More than one award may be awarded. Winner must have a demonstrated record of support for libraries and/or library aims and objectives that is regional or provincial in scope. Support is defined as
- significant financial support or,
- in-kind contribution or,
- library advocacy in the public arena.
The award will consist of a plaque. BCLA will also commit to publicizing the award with the BC and/or national media to bring attention to the individual/organization's contribution to their community and libraries in particular. The winner will be invited to the BCLA awards banquet at the annual conference.
BCLA President's Award
The President's Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the British Columbia Library Association. Recipients are selected annually by the current BCLA President and are recognized for their tireless efforts on behalf of BCLA and the library community at large.
Merit Awards
These institutional awards recognize outstanding achievement during the preceding year in one of these three categories:
1. Programs or Services: this may be a new or an on-going service, a special event or a series of events, or a special project. PDF Application Word Application
2. Building Projects: this may be either a new building or a substantial renovation of facilities completed since January, 2010. PDF Application Word Application
3. Advocacy or Marketing: this may be a new or ongoing advocacy or marketing program, a special event or series of events with a focus on advocacy or marketing, or a special advocacy or marketing project. PDF Application Word Application
All types of libraries are eligible for these awards. Normally, one award is given in each category. A plaque is presented to the recipient. Application packages are available to download via the above links (if asked to log in, please click "cancel" twice).
BCLA Continuing Education Awards
BCLA members are invited to apply to the Awards Committee for the following Continuing Education Awards.
Please write a brief letter stating which award you are seeking and why you have applied for support. With the exception of the ALPS Award for Outstanding Service, send all letters of application to BCLA Executive Director Errin Morrison at execdir@bcla.bc.ca by February 15, 2011.
Ken Haycock Student Conference Award
Applications are now being accepted for the annual Ken Haycock Student Conference Award for the 2011 BC Library Conference. This year, two awards of $300 each, as well as a complimentary conference registration for each winner, will be presented.
Named in honour of Ken Haycock, director of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies from 1992-2002, this award is intended to offset BC Library Conference expenses, encouraging leadership and professional activity among students.
In addition to the cash award, BCLA will contribute a basic conference registration. for each student.
Criteria:
- Recipient will be a member of BCLA.
- Recipient will be a BC resident enrolled in an ALA-accredited MLIS program at the time of the application.
- Recipient will submit a statement of potential benefit from attending the conference and involvement with BCLA
- Recipient will agree to contribute to the conference as a volunteer, as required.
Send application by email to:
Errin Morrison, Executive Director
British Columbia Library Association
execdir@bcla.bc.ca
Application deadline is Tuesday, February 15, 2011.
Alice Bacon Continuing Education Scholarship
Named in honour of Alice Bacon who, for many years, both organized and lobbied for improved continuing education opportunities for librarians. It is awarded to individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend BCLA Continuing Education workshops or the annual conference due to limited funds. Awards of not less than $100 each will be made to partially offset the registration cost. Awards vary in amount depending on the individual's need and funding available.
Harry Newsom Memorial Award
Established in memory of Harry Newsom, Director of the Cariboo Thompson Nicola Library. The prize is used to defray travel costs for individuals who otherwise would be unable to attend BCLA continuing education events or the annual conference due to limited funds. Awards vary in amount depending on the individual's need and funding available.
Virginia Chisholm Memorial Award
Established in conjunction with the Council of Post-Secondary Library Directors in memory of Virginia Chisholm, this award is intended to offset BC Library Conference expenses by providing $250 for a student of the Langara College or University of the Fraser Valley Library Technician Programs. BCLA will contribute a basic conference registration.
Criteria:
- Recipient must be a first or second year full-time or part-time student at the Langara College or Univeristy of the Fraser Valley Library Technician programs.
- Recipient must submit a resume outlining demonstrated leadership ability, membership and contributions to associations, and a statement outlining their reasons for belonging to such associations.
- Recipient must agree to contribute to the conference as a volunteer, with specific duties to be assigned.
- Recipient must be a member of BCLA.
Academic Librarians in Public Service Award for Outstanding Service
Please note: this award is administered by the ALPS section of the British Columbia Library Association.
This award is presented to an academic public service librarian, or team of same, whose outstanding service has made a real difference to students, faculty, or colleagues in British Columbia. Nominees should be BCLA members (institutional or individual) and must be institutions located in British Columbia or individuals employed at institutions located in BC.
The award consists of a plaque. ALPS will also publicize the award winner in appropriate media and in a letter to the award winner's institution. For further details on the nomination process, and to download the nomination form, please click here to see the ALPS news item.
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