NYLA advances excellence in New York libraries.  An example of this is through the recognition of excellance via our scholarships and awards. 

Scholarships 

 
Lake Placid First Time Conference Stipend
 
 
NYLA Empire State Academic Scholarship
 

Awards 

 
Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director
 
 
Distinguished Service Award 
 
 
Librarian of the Year Awards 
 

 2024 Award Winners

Scholarships and awards are organized by the Awards & Recognition Committee. Scholarship winners are provided their scholarship information by email and will be noted in the Award Reception program at the annual conference. Award winners are presented their award during the Award Reception at the annual conference.


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