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AWARDS
Nominations forms can be found after the award descriptions on this page.
NHSLS Outstanding Library Program Award
The Outstanding Library Program Award is given for an exemplary library media program and services. Nominations are accepted from superintendents, principals, teachers, library media staff or community members. Library Media Specialists/Librarians may nominate their own program.
Guidelines:
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The nominated program may be a school library or district-wide library program. A NHSLS member who is certified in New Hampshire as a Library Media Specialist should be the director of the program.
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The library program must play a strong role in teaching and learning, promote a positive learning environment, and be led by a well-qualified staff with strong administrative support.
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Applicants will be evaluated using a rubric that describes the ideal of an excellent school library program. A nominated library program is not required to meet every standard, but must explain why and how they are working toward the standard or compensating for it.
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The winning program will be recognized at the NHSLS conference and the EDies Awards banquet.
To submit a nomination please complete this nomination form: 2027 Outstanding Library Program Nomination Form (nominations due by 12/4/2026)
Emerging Leader Award
- Must be an active member of NHSLS
- Not open to current or past NHSLS Executive Board members.
- The winner will be recognized at the NHSLS conference.
To submit a nomination please complete this nomination form: 2027 Emerging Leader Award (nominations due by 12/4/2026)
NHSLS Paraprofessional Award
The Paraprofessional Award is given to recognize the contribution of library support staff who are involved in library operations at all levels. Their duties may include routine to very specialized expertise in the field. Nominations are accepted from superintendents, principals, teachers, library media staff or community members, but not from the nominee her/himself.
Guidelines:
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The nomination will be judged on the role the library media professional has played in developing and supporting a library program and services within the school.
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The winner will be recognized at the NHSLS conference.
To submit a nomination please complete this nomination form: 2027 NHSLS Paraprofessional Award (nominations due by 12/4/2026)