DUTIES

• Annually solicit nominees for most MLA Awards. Deadline for receipt of nominees is July 1st unless otherwise noted.

• Submit name(s) to MLA President or Executive Board for approval.

• Select the ALA Emerging Leader for sponsorship by MLA, with the approval of the MLA President and Executive Board.

• Prepare press releases regarding awards for distribution to appropriate media outlets and forwards to Publication Chair.

• Notify award winners as soon as possible after selection, so they may invite guests to the ceremony.

• Present the Awards at the Awards Banquet during the MLA Conference (usually by the Awards Committee chair or an appointed representative and/or committee members).

Duties outlined in the MLA Handbook.

2026 AWARDS COMMITTEE

Jenny Thompson (Chair)

Eric Petersen (Past Chair)

Jessie Caliman (Incoming Chair)

Alexis Long

Andrea Miller

Jennifer Walker