KSMA AWARD OF MERIT

GUIDELINES

Purpose: To honor those who, through individual leadership, have advocated effective school library media services in meaningful educational programs; to recognize the responsible and influential role of those other than local school building administrators in developing successful school library media programs; and to stimulate planning, implementing and support of the school library services which are essential to a meaningful educational program.

Eligibility: State, county or district school superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors of curricula and/or instruction, school supervisors, state education department personnel, teachers, parents, school board members, supportive citizens and organizations.

Award: Plaque and recognition at Fall Conference Awards Banquet.

Guidelines: Complete application submitted by KSMA member; submit up to three letters of reference stating the nominee's outstanding and sustained contribution toward furthering the role of the library and its development in education. All materials are due by June 1, 2001.

Return to:

Darlah Carman
Brandenburg Elementary
1075 Ekron Road.
Brandenburg, KY 40108
Phone 270.422.3434
FAX 270.422.3434 ex. 22

NOMINATION FORM

(Respond to the narrative items on separate sheet; no more than one page.)

Name of Nominee:____________________________________________________________

Position/Role: ________________________________________________________________

School/District: _______________________________________________________________

Business address: _____________________________________________________________

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Home address:

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Nominated by: _______________________________________________________________

Position: ____________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________

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Name and address of local newspaper:___________________________________________

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Narrative items:

1. Community activities
2. Professional writings (title, periodical, date of publication)
3. Special honors and awards (types and dates)
4. Hobbies
5. Special interests


*Reimbursement for mileage accommodations and banquet tickets will be made for non-KSMA member recipients.