Presented at the Banquet during the Annual Conference, the APLA Advocacy Award, valued at $500, recognizes exemplary library promotion, advocacy and outreach. The Awards Committee, which will consist of the APLA Advocacy Interest Group and a member of the APLA Executive, will evaluate submissions based on the following criteria:

 

1. Creativity and innovation as demonstrated by the originality of the project
2. Potential for generating public visibility and support for libraries, irrespective of the kind or amount of resources employed; 
3. Relevance and effectiveness illustrated by measurable objectives and subsequent evaluation methods; 
4. Commitment to ongoing library promotion and advocacy.
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To be eligible, an applicant must be a personal member of APLA residing in Atlantic Canada. Applications should be submitted by March 31 to: 

 

Mathieu Lanteigne
APLA Advocacy Committee
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