OLA Awards
Recognizing Libraries and Library Workers
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 unless indicated otherwise.
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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OLA 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.
OLA Prix Micheline-Persaud
This award recognizes individuals or institutions that have distinguished themself in the development and promotion of library services in French in Ontario.
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.
College &
University Library Awards
These three awards are offered to members and non-members that recognizes exceptional achievement in service, research or planning.
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.
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.