School Librarian of the Year Award

Guidelines and Rubric

Application 

Submission Form

Deadline: January 31

This award recognizes outstanding Virginia school librarians.

Nominations

Nominations are no longer required for the Librarian of the Year. If you would like to nominate your librarian for this honor, please read the Award Application Guidelines and write a letter of support for the candidate to include with their application. You should talk to your librarian personally to share your letter and encourage them to pursue the application process.

Regional Recipient

The Regional Winner of the School Librarian of the Year will be announced at each region's Spring Conference. A plaque will be awarded at that time, and the winner’s Annual Conference registration and banquet fee will be paid by VAASL.

Final Winner

Winners from each of VAASL's seven regions are the candidates for the state School Librarian of the Year. An updated application with all information, indicating contributions and accomplishments in the field, should be sent to the Scholarships and Awards Committee Chair. The winner will be honored at the Annual Conference Awards Banquet and will receive an engraved crystal award, and $500.00 for professional development.

Criteria

All nominees must be VAASL members.

Application Must Include

• A completed application form including a brief resume and list of professional accomplishments
• Three letters of recommendation: one from a principal or direct supervisor, and two letters of the applicant's choice
• A narrative speaking to your work as a teacher, instructional partner, leader, information specialist, and program administrator

Selection

The Regional Director-Elect will choose a panel to evaluate the nominees and select a winner. These panel members will not be connected with any of the nominees and could be selected from local universities, retirees, or from the public library system.

Previous Recipients