It is time again for taking nominations for the nine 2010 awards to be presented at the Annual Awards Luncheon during the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference, October 24-27, 2010 at the Lancaster County Convention Center.  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 August 1, 2010 to: 

Al Kamper, PCBL Awards Chair
427 Wimer Drive
Pittsburgh, PA  15237
 
Telephone:  (412) 366-7718 or email at: alkamper@comcast.net 

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