Library Champion Award

Deadline - May 31st

Purpose:

This citation is awarded by the NDLA Legislative Committee to an individual in a federal, state, city, or county leadership position who has supported and/or advocated for a library or libraries in North Dakota.

Nomination Procedure:

To nominate an individual, send a letter of nomination to the NDLA Legislative Committee Chair. Letters of nomination must include specific reasons for nomination, including examples of how the person has advocated for libraries.

Further Information:

• The Library Champion Award winner will be profiled in The Good Stuff and will receive a commemorative plaque.
• Recognition of the recipient is made during the NDLA Award Banquet at the annual NDLA conference.
• Need an advocacy how-to? Click HERE and learn more on the NDLA Legislative Information page!

Past Recipients:

2019: Minot Public Library Library Board. 

2017: Senator Ray Holmberg - District 17, Grand Forks; Representative Alisa Mitskog - District 25, Wahpeton; Representative Corey Mock - District 18, Grand Forks

 Left to right - Ray Holmberg, Mary Soucie, Alisa Mitskog, Janet Anderson, Christine Kujawa, and Cory Mock

Entity Responsible:

NDLA Legislative Committee Chair

Further Information for Award Administrators

Nominations are due to the Legislative Committee chair by May 31st each year. Once received, the Legislative Committee reviews and selects a winner. The chair will then contact the winner.