Excellence Award Nominations Being Accepted

The Northern New York Library Network is officially accepting nominations for the NNYLN’s 2007 Award for Excellence in Library Service.

Library staff members and supervisors are encouraged to nominate someone in their institution for this annual award.

A nomination form is conveniently located on-line at mail.nnyln.org/exaward.html

Any staff member of any library within the Northern New York Library Network's service area is eligible to receive the Award.

This year’s award will be given during the Network's Annual Meeting to be held May 24, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid.

The Network encourages nominations of someone fellow colleagues or supervisors feel should be recognized for his/her outstanding service to libraries. Nominations may be made by directors / supervisors, co-workers, or board members.

Confidential nominations may be made to the Network via U.S. mail at 6721 US HWY 11, Potsdam, NY 13676; or by using the new on-line form. Nominations must be received by April 23, 2007.

Former Award Recipients

The following is a complete list of past recipients of the NNYLN’s Award for Excellence in Library Service:

1991 - Stanley Ransom,, Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System
1992 - Mary Bennett, Penfield Library at SUNY Oswego
1993 - Thomas Blauvelt, NC3Rs
1994 - Nellie Mae Schauer, Indian River Central School
1995 - Steven Bolton, North Country Library System
1996 - Sara Kelly Johns, Beekmantown High School
1997 - Jeff Garvey, Samaritan Medical Center
1998 - Tom Lawrence, Ogdensburg Correctional Facility
1999 - Janice Allen, Paine Memorial Library
2000 - Erma Hover, North Country Library System
2001 - Patricia Musante, Potsdam Public Library
2002 - Carol White, Akwesasne Cultural Center
2003 - Mary Alice O'Mara, Oswego Hospital
2004 - Ellen Darabaner, Samaritan Medical Center
2005 - Regan DeFranza, North Country Library System
2006 - Lyn Swafford, Canton Free Library