Submit Nominations for the 2017 Lampman Award​

Nominate a special Oregon author, educator, or librarian ​​who has made lasting or significant contributions to the children of Oregon or children’s literature  for the Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award by Jan. 31, 2017.

The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award is presented annually by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association at the OLA Annual Conference. The award is given in memory of Evelyn Sibley Lampman (1907-1980), noted Oregon teacher, journalist, and author of children’s books.

Nomination eligibility requirements are as follows:

• The person shall reside principally in Oregon.
• The award shall be given for personal accomplishments to recognize the individual's contribution and shall not be conferred upon an individual representing the accomplishments of many.
• Only living persons may be considered for the award.

 
Please include the following in the award submissions:

• Nominee's name
• Nominee's title, address, and phone (if known)
• Description of the nominee's significant and lasting contributions over the years that have benefited the children of Oregon.
• Letters of support are welcome, but not required.

Nominations for the award shall be accepted from Children's Division members, OLA members, and members of the Lampman Award Committee. Current Lampman Committee members are not eligible to be nominated.

Please send all nomination materials to Carrie Kasperick  at [email protected] or care of Carrie Kasperick at the Monmouth Public Library, 168 Ecols St. S., PO Box 10, Monmouth, OR 97361.
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 31, 2017.