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 2025 Recipient: Janelle Zetty Essae M. Culver Distinguished Service Award 2025 Recipient: Dr. Adrienne C. Webber Louisiana Literary
Award | Anthony H. Benoit Mid-Career Award LLA Meritorious Service Award 2025 Recipient: Jessica Styons |
James O. Modisette Awards
Public Library Schools | Public Library Trustee 2025 Recipient: Jacqueline Landers, Madison Parish Library |
Section Awards
Herbie and Misty Thorpe Associates Grassroots Grant Public 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 LLA Academic Award for Outstanding Librarianship Sue Hefley Educator of the Year Award 2024 First Recipient: Gail Goldberg |
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