PCBL Award Nominations

The Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL) is now seeking nominations for nine 2009 Awards to be presented at the PCBL Annual Awards Luncheon during the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference, October 18-21, 2009, at the Harrisburg Hilton..

This is your opportunity to recognize your library supporters. 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. The Friends Group must be a member of PCBL.

Friends Newsletter of the Year: the best Friends group newsletter. The Friends Group must be a PCBL member.

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 July 15, 2009, to:

Al Kamper, PCBL Awards Chair
427 Wimer Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15237
alkamper@comcast.net