The SLA Awards & Honors Program was created in 1948 to honor exceptional individuals, achievements, and contributions to the Association and the information profession. Each year since, SLA seeks out and recognizes the best and brightest stars in the information profession from across the globe.
The purpose of the SLA Awards & Honors Program is to bring attention to the important work of special librarians and information professionals within the corporate and academic setting. SLA is proud to honor these individuals who have distinguished themselves in their careers while making an impact on the profession and SLA.
Association Awards Nomination Deadlines
- Fellow of SLA and SLA Rising Stars
(Open August 15 through November 15) - SLA Awards & Honors Nominations
(Open October 1 through December 1) - SLA Presidential Citations are accepted year-round.
Association Award Descriptions
Fellow of SLA
Presented to an SLA member to recognize leadership in their career as an information professional. Fellowship is bestowed on mid-career SLA members in recognition of past, present and future service to the Association and the profession. Up to five new Fellows may be recognized each year.
The SLA Rising Star Award sponsored by JJ Keller
Presented annually to new SLA members who show exceptional promise of leadership and contribution to the association and profession. The award will be presented to an outstanding SLA member who has one to five years of professional experience as an information professional. Up to five Rising Stars may be recognized each year.
Dow Jones Leadership Award
Presented to an SLA member who exemplifies leadership as a special librarian through examples of personal and professional competencies. Cash award -- US$ 2000.
SLA Hall of Fame
Presented to an SLA member at or near end of active professional career to recognize service and contribution to the Association. Spots in The SLA Hall of Fame are also granted for prolonged distinguished service of an SLA Unit (chapter or division) which has contributed to the success of the Association as a whole.
John Cotton Dana Award
Granted to a knowledge professional to recognize a lifetime of achievement as well as beyond exceptional service to the profession.
Dialog Member Achievement Award
Presented to an SLA member for raising visibility, awareness, and appreciation of profession, SLA Unit or the Association at large. Cash award -- US$ 1000.
Rose L. Vormelker Award
Presented to an SLA member who is mid-career in the areas of teaching and/or mentoring students or working professionals.
SLA Committee and Council Recognition Programs
Diversity Leadership Development Program Award
sponsored by EBSCO
Presented to an SLA member who represents a group traditionally under-represented in the Association. Recipient must have an interest and potential for leadership with SLA. The award is a US$ 1000 stipend and the recipient is required to attend the SLA Annual Conference.
SAAAC Merit Awards
Presented by the SLA Student and Academic Affairs Advisory Council (SAAAC) in recognition of the active development and participation of student members through their involvement in their SLA Student Group activities.
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