To honor significant contributions to libraries and librarianship, the Association and its sections have established a variety of awards. Recipients are recognized at the Annual Conference in a celebratory ceremony and reception. For further details, contact the current 1st Vice President.
Association Awards
Alex Allain Intellectual Freedom Award 2023 Recipient: Amanda Jones Essae M. Culver Distinguished Service Award Louisiana Literary
Award | Anthony H. Benoit Mid-Career Award 2023 Recipient: Stephanie Wilkes LLA Meritorious Service Award 2023 Recipient: Vicki Nesting and Elissa Plank |
James O. Modisette Awards
Public Library Schools 2023 Elementary School Library Recipient: Kristy Barker 2023 High School Library Recipients: Maureen Barclay and Cynthia Long | Public Library Trustee 2023 Recipient: Jackie Young |
Section Awards
Thorpe Associates Grassroots Grant Library Director of the Year Award Margaret T. Lane Award School Librarian of the Year Award Outstanding Support Staff Professional of the Year Award | Public Librarian of the Year Award Lucy B. Foote Award ACRL-LA/LLA Academic Award for Outstanding Librarianship Sue Hefley Educator of the Year Award |
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