There’s still time to nominate deserving people or organizations for the NLA Meritorious Service and Mari Sandoz awards. Nominations are due May 31, 2012.
The NLA Scholarship and Awards Committee invites nominations for the 2012 Meritorious Service Award and the Mari Sandoz Award.
The Meritorious Service Award is given annually to a person, corporation or organization which has contributed to the improvement of library service in a local community, region, state agency, or in library legislation. It may be given to an individual or a group.
The Mari Sandoz Award recognizes significant, enduring contribution to the Nebraska book world through writing, film production or related activity.
Nomination Procedures:
1. The original letter of nomination should include the nominee’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, accomplishments, and any relevant supporting documentation. The letter should include the name, titlem address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the person or group making the nomination.
2. At least four additional letters that support and endorse the nomination are required. Such letters may provide further information about the nomination.
3. More information and lists of previous recipients may be found here.
4. Nominations not selected are carried over to the following year, and additional letters of support are welcome for those nominations.
5. Nominations and letters of support must be received by May 31, 2012.
6. Nominations may be submitted by e-mail to ce.dow@lincolnlibraries.org or mailed to Carolyn Dow, Lincoln City Libraries, 136 S. 14 St., Lincoln, NE 68508.


















































