The Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) Board of Trustees has approved the Trustee of the Year Awards, and wishes to recognize the hard work and devotion of Trustees in our member libraries. Last year’s recipients were Susan Jennings of Richards Library and Loretto Hosley of CV Whitney Long Lake Public Library in honor of their above & beyond involvement and support.
An individual may be nominated by the Library Director or a Trustee. The nomination should be submitted on library letterhead and accompanied by any supporting materials. Nominations by e-mail or fax will not be accepted.
Nominees should meet the following Eligibility Requirements:
- Member of the Board of Trustees of a SALS member library for the 2014 calendar year
- Initiated service(s), program(s) or community involvement on behalf of the library
- Demonstrated exemplary leadership characteristics
- Pursued excellence in the library and sought to have the library make a difference in the community
One Trustee per library will be considered, and the SALS Personnel Committee will select two award recipients. Winners will be announced at the April 21st, 2015 SALS Board Meeting, and the awards will be presented at the SALS 57th Annual Meeting on May 18th. The award consists of a framed certificate honoring the recipient’s achievements; there will not be a financial award. In the event that the award recipient is not present at the Annual Meeting, the certificate will be given to the library’s Board President for presentation at the library’s next Board meeting. The nomination must be received at SALS before 4:30 pm, March 27th, 2015, Attention: Sara Dallas.