Karen Abraham, Laconia High School
Moultonborough Academy, Carrie Fair Librarian
Merrimack High School
Sunapee Central Elementary School
Timberlane Regional District Elementary Program
Jennifer Toth, Atkinson Academy
Mary Beth Wiley, Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Middle High School
Anne Maher, Rindge Memorial School
Winnisquam Regional High School, Maria Pearson, Librarian
Nancy Rose, Discovery Education
Representative David Paige, Conway
Julie Cote, McKelvie Intermediate School, Bedford
Caitlin Bennett, Londonderry School District
Melissa-Sue Bartolomei, Plymouth State University
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:
Need a PDF to plan out the nomination form?
Click to download the pdf version of the nomination form: 2023 NHSLMA Outstanding School Library Program Nomination.pdf
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:
Need a PDF to plan out the nomination form?
Click to download the pdf version of the nomination form: 2023 NHSLMA Paraprofessional Award Nomination.pdf
The Emerging Leader Award is given to a school librarian who has been working in the profession for five years or less and has already made significant contributions to the school library community. Nominations are accepted from superintendents, principals, teachers, library media staff or community members. Self-nominations are also accepted.
To submit a nomination please complete this nomination form: 2023 NHSLMA Emerging Leader Award
Need a PDF to plan out the nomination form?
Click to download the pdf version of the nomination form: 2023 Emerging Leader Nomination.pdf
The Virtual School Library Award is given to a school librarian for an engaging and creative virtual school library program presence. An exemplar virtual school library will promote inquiry, inclusiveness, collaboration, curation, exploration, and engagement. Both peer nominations and self-nominations are accepted.
To submit a nomination please complete this nomination form: 2023 NHSLMA Virtual School Library Award
The Impact Award is given to a non-NHSLMA member who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of school librarianship in the State of New Hampshire. The recipient fosters the use and importance of the school library media center and advocates for school librarianship as an essential component for all schools.
The school librarian of the year is recognized for ongoing excellence in school librarianship. Award recipients will be those who are leaders in the school library community, at local, regional, and/or state levels.