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Awards

Every year, the OLA recognizes individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have greatly contributed to Ontario’s libraries. 

Nominations are accepted between February – November of each year other than the following awards:

  • Public Library Sector – Children’s or Youth Services Librarian of the Year Award (February – October)
  • Public Library Sector – Advocacy in Action: Excellence in Children’s or Teen Services Award (February – October)
  • Library Building Awards (February – April)
  • Lightning Strikes Award  (September – December)

All awards follow the OLA Awards Procedure

If you have any questions about OLA’s award program or the nomination process, please contact us at awards@accessola.com. 

OLA Awards

OLA Awards recognize members and non-members who have added exceptional value to the OLA and are not sector specific

OLA Larry Moore Distinguished Service Award

This award bestows an honourary life membership on a member who has made an outstanding contribution to the libraries of Ontario through his or her work within the Association.
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OLA President Award for Exceptional Achievement

This award recognizes an outstanding action or contribution that has in a major or unique way enhanced or furthered librarianship in Ontario.
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OLA Les Fowlie Intellectual Freedom Award

This award recognizes the courage shown by individuals and organizations in defending the rights of library patrons to full access to information.
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OLA Media and Communications Award

This award recognizes individuals and companies that present libraries and librarians in a constructive light, breaking down stereotypical images often associated with the profession.
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OLA Archival and Preservation Achievement Award

This award recognizes Ontario-based individuals and institutions that have made significant achievements on a personal or institutional level in the field of preservation and/or conservation for library and/or archival materials.
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OLA Technical Services Award

This award recognizes the Ontario librarian, teacher-librarian, technician, library worker or department who has made a substantial achievement to their institution and/or the library profession in the area of technical services.
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OLA Library Building Award

Two categories within this award recognize excellence in library building projects in Ontario.
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OLA Champion Award

This award recognizes unique partnerships with the Ontario Library Association that demonstrate significant contributions and commitment to the association, its programs and services through this venture.
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Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship

This award recognizes a candidate that has demonstrated exceptional success in enhancing the public recognition and appreciation of librarianship.
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Library & Information
Technology Award

This award recognizes a project that demonstrates leadership in the application of technology to benefit library users, enhance library operations, and extend partnerships.

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French-Language
Awards

This award recognizes individuals or institutions that have distinguished themself in the development and promotion of library services in French in Ontario.

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Library Sector Awards

School Library
Awards

These two awards recognize teacher-librarians, school library professionals, school administrators, individuals outside of individual schools or school boards, and library professionals who have made substantial achievements.

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College &
University Library Awards

These three awards are offered to members and non-members that recognizes exceptional achievement in service, research or planning.

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Health Library & Information Awards

These two awards are offered to members and non-members and recognizes those who have had a significant role and made a lasting contribution to health librarianship in Ontario.

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Public Library
Awards

These eight awards recognize library board members, library staff members, children’s librarians, public librarians, and library professionals who have made substantial achievements.

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