NYLA Awards

NYLA advances excellence in New York libraries.  One example of this is through recognizing excellence via our awards. 

 
Lake Placid First Time Conference Stipend
 
 
NYLA Empire State Academic Scholarship
 
 
Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director
 
 
Distinguished Service Award 
 
 
Librarian of the Year Awards 
 

 

These awards are organized by the Awards & Recognition Committee and are awarded during the Annual Conference & Trade Show in November annually.


Non-Active Awards

These awards are either being revamped or inactive. Please check back for when these awards may be reactivated. 

NYLA-NYLBC Diversity & Inclusion Conference Scholarship

Senator Hugh Farley Outstanding Advocate for Libraries Award