05/04/2026
Now Accepting Award & Scholarship Nominations!
Do you know a NYLA member that we should recognize for their commitment to the NYS library community? Nominate them for a NYLA Award!
The NYLA Award winners will be recognized at the Awards Reception at this year's Annual Conference and Tradeshow on November 6, 2026.
NYLA Awards
Mary Bobinski Innovative Public Library Director Award
NYLA's Distinguished Achievement Award
Librarian of the Year (Academic/Special)
Librarian of the Year (Public)
Librarian of the Year (School)
Intellectual Freedom Award
Are you a student currently pursuing your MLIS? NYLA offers two scholarship opportunities for students!
NYLA Scholarships
NYLA Lake Placid First Time Conference Stipend
NYLA Empire State Academic Scholarship
To learn more and apply to any of the award or scholarship opportunities visit: https://bit.ly/4t8CH7I
Submission deadline for ALL awards and scholarship is June 1, 2026!