The Outstanding Paraprofessional Award for 2006

The Outstanding Paraprofessional Award was launched in 1996 as a means of recognizing excellence among the library paraprofessionals in the Commonwealth of Virginia . This award will be presented to a deserving Virginia paraprofessional at the VLAPF Spring Conference. It is presented annually to an individual who:

Has been a member of VLA for at least one year.
Demonstrates excellence in performance in his/her field of expertise.
Fosters communication among library employees throughout the Commonwealth.
Advances and strengthens the image of paraprofessionals.

You may nominate a colleague or yourself. The entry should include the name of the nominee, the library where the nominee is associated, and two or three paragraphs describing why the nominee deserves this award. This may include a list of activities, programs and organization participation, recognitions or awards, innovative support staff development activities, or other noteworthy achievements in the workplace. Include the name and library of the nominator. Nominations must be received by Monday, May 1, 2006.

Submit nominations for the Outstanding Paraprofessional Award to:

Mary Fran Bell-Johnson
Greenwood Library
Longwood University
Redford & Race Street
Farmville, VA 23909
(434) 395-2450
(434) 395-2453 (Fax)
belljohnsonmf@longwood.edu

Marcia Cramer
Mechanicsville Branch
Pamunkey Regional Library
7179 Stonewall Parkway
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 746-9615
(804) 730-4292 (Fax)
macramer@pamunkeylibrary.org

The VLA Paraprofessional Forum Award for 2006

The VLA Paraprofessional Forum Award was established in 1995 through the generosity of Evelyn Kimball, a retired library paraprofessional who recognizes the value of support staff development. This award is meant to assist someone who is unable to acquire local funding to attend the conference. Awarded annually, it will provide full conference fees to a deserving paraprofessional.

Submit nominations for the Outstanding Paraprofessional Award to:

Mary Fran Bell-Johnson
Greenwood Library
Longwood University
Redford & Race Street
Farmville, VA 23909
(434) 395-2450
(434) 395-2453 (Fax)
belljohnsonmf@longwood.edu

Marcia Cramer
Mechanicsville Branch
Pamunkey Regional Library
7179 Stonewall Parkway
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 746-9615
(804) 730-4292 (Fax)
macramer@pamunkeylibrary.org

Last Updated : March 16, 2006