The Young Adult and Children’s Services Section established the YAACS Award in 2012 to recognize exceptional service in the area of children’s or teen librarianship in British Columbia. The 2024 YAACS Award Committee invites nominations of librarians, library technicians, teacher-librarians and others who have, as individuals or teams, demonstrated exceptional dedication in such areas as:
• Commitment to quality service to children, teens, caregivers, and supporting organizations
• Collaboration and partnerships with their community
• Promotion of family literacy
• Innovation and creativity applied to the benefit of young people
Nominations can be sent to the YAACS Award Committee at [email protected]. Individual nominees or institutions (in the case of a team nomination) are required to be BCLA members. Please include the following:
• Nominator’s name and contact information
• Nominee’s name, job title, employer, and contact information
• A descriptive rationale of the nominee’s exceptional service (maximum 250 words)
The nomination deadline is Friday, February 16, 2024.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
2024 YAACS Award Committee