PCBL Annual Awards

It is time to submit nominations for the 2008 Awards to be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Sunday, November 9, 2008 during the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference at the Valley Forge Scanticon.

Nominations will be accepted for the following awards:

• Citizen of the Year: a Citizen who has contributed the most to the improvement of Pennsylvania libraries.
• Corporate Citizen of the Year: a business or company that has been supportive of a local library as well as the entire Pennsylvania Library Community.
• Friends Group of the Year: a Friends group that has provided the greatest assistance to its library. Friends Group must be a member of PCBL.
• Friends Newsletter of the Year: the best Friends group newsletter. Friends Group must be a member of PCBL.
• Elected State Official of the Year: an official who has been a leader in promoting and supporting Pennsylvania’s libraries.
• Library Public Relations Award: a library that has conducted an effective public relations campaign for a specific program or event that has resulted in significant community support.
• Lifetime Achievement Award: a citizen or group who has shown exceptional meritorious service to libraries.
• Local Public Official Award: a local public official who has been supportive of his/her local library.
• Media Award: the best newspaper, radio or TV editorial, article or video in support of libraries.

Please submit a letter of recommendation along with supportive documentation as soon as possible but no later than September 1, 2008 to:

Lois K. Albrecht
PCBL Awards Chair
4953 Cline Hollow Road, Apartment #147
Murrysville, PA 15668
724-327-9410
foresit502@aol.com