Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award

Nominees Needed!

Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to benefit the children of Oregon in the fields of literature and/or librarianship? Consider nominating them for the Lampman Award!

After a year’s hiatus, the Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award is back!

The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award is presented annually by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association. 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:

1. Nominee's name.
2. Nominee's title, address, and phone (if known).
3. Description of the nominee's significant and lasting contributions over the years that have benefited the children of Oregon.
4. Note: If you decide to do a campaign for nominations of one person, please collect the letters of nomination and send them all together in one email. 

Please email questions and nomination materials to [email protected]

For more information about the award, click here.

Deadline for submission is Wednesday, February 15, 2026.