Eligibility: Awarded annually to a full-time or part-time master’s student in the Department of Elementary Education who is majoring in teacher-librarianship and awarded on the basis of superior academic achievement as well as leadership potential and contributions to the educational community.
The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association honours practicing new teacher-librarians who are making an outstanding contribution to teacher-librarianship at and beyond the school level in British Columbia. (AGM, 2009).
Criteria:
Individuals with less than five years experience as a currently practicing teacher-librarian nominated for the award should be demonstrating the planning and implementation of a school library program and/or of school library services of such exemplary quality that either or both is serving as a model and inspiration for others. They should also be involved in one or more of the following areas:
Leadership and service to the profession through the BCTLA and related organizations.
Commitment to professional growth through continuing education, research, or participation in national organizations.
Sharing of ideas and resources through such means as workshops and publications.