"Recognition is the greatest motivator." - Gerald C. Eakedale
Charge
- Review and revise award criteria as necessary.
- Solicit nominations and select award recipients in accordance with established criteria.
- Arrange for the trophies/ plaques, develop awards publications, and, in conjunction with the Conference Planning Committee, arrange the awards presentation at the annual conference.
Visit the Awards List page to review the descriptions and requirements for each award.
~ Nominations are now open for 2012!~
Nomination Process
Write a letter of nomination to include with the nomination form.
This letter should include the attributes and characteristics that make the nominee an obvious selection for the award for which they are being nominated. The letter should describe in depth the accomplishments and contributions which deserve recognition. Notice that some of the awards have specific requirements for eligibility.
Obtain one or more letters of support for your nominee
Attach to the online form with your nomination. The letters of support should be submitted as separate documents. They should include the attributes and characteristics that make the nominee an obvious selection for the award for which they are being nominated and should include detailed descriptions of the contributions which deserve recognition.
Include supplemental materials (optional)
Supplemental materials could be additional letters of support, photos of the nominee or project, newspaper clippings, customer comments or any other evidence of the nominee's merits. Attach each supplemental document individually to the online nomination form. Electronic materials are preferred. However, you can mail supplemental materials to Brooke Andrade.
Fill out the online nomination form on the CAL web site
Fill out the online nomination form here and attach the letter of nomination, as well as the letter of support. Make sure you click the SUBMIT button! The nomination will be sent to the Awards Committee Chair. If you need to mail any supplemental materials, please email the Awards Committee Chair, Currie Meyer:
If you have any questions about submitting materials, please email the Awards Committee Chair, Currie Meyer - cumeyer@poudrelibraries.org.
The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2012.
Awards for 2011 winners were presented at a dinner ceremony on October 14, 2011 during the annual CAL Conference.
