2021 ANNUAL AWARDS

Honor Those Special Contributors Who Connect the Library with the Community
 
Each year NHLTA is pleased to recognize the individuals and groups who have contributed to the excellence of New Hampshire public libraries. This year, the submission deadline is July 31. DOWNLOAD criteria and nominating instructions.
 

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The Mildred P. McKay Scholarship Fund

At its September 1964 Annual Meeting, the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association embarked on a most ambitious project—the creation of a scholarship in honor of former State Librarian Mildred P. McKay.

At that time only 17 of the 231 New Hampshire public libraries were administered by professional librarians. The University of New Hampshire offered a course to train the lay librarian in four, three-week summer sessions. However, the course costs were beyond the means of many lay librarians. NHLTA acted on its belief that upon completion of this course, the trained librarians would increase book circulation and improve library services. In September 1965, the NHLTA formally established a perpetual scholarship fund with support from members and other individuals who provided part of the initial funding along with donations from foundations.

Since its inception, the McKay Scholarship Fund grew steadily with additional donations from foundations, individuals, and libraries along with the fund’s appreciation and income generation. The New Hampshire Charitable Fund manages the funds which are distributed by the NHLTA on an annual basis. The scholarship recipient selection criteria have changed over the years. Scholarship aid is provided for courses, workshops and conferences, and applicants must be either a current trustee board member or presently employed in a New Hampshire library.

NHLTA believes that continuing education is the prime factor in providing high quality library services. The Mildred McKay Scholarship Fund provides scholarship aid to residents of New Hampshire in order to improve library services within the state.

Scholarships are awarded for graduate courses (e.g., MLS and MLIS courses), certificate courses, conferences (including NHLTA’s Annual Conference) and workshops. Past McKay Scholarship recipients may also apply for another scholarship for that next graduate course, up-coming conference or important workshop. 

Download Criteria-Application Form.

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NHLTA 2020 Annual Awards

"Honoring Those Special Contributors Who Connect the Library to the Community" Betsy Solon (Library Director), Katrinka Pellecchia (NHLTA President), Kathryn Parenti (Trustee Board Chair)

Dorothy M. Little Award
Lori Fisher, New Hampshire State Library



2020 NHLTA AWARDS WINNERS
Lillian Edelmann Trustee of the Year: Sally Miller, Thayer Trustee, Keene Public Library
Library of the Year: Wadleigh Memorial Library, Milford
Library Director of the Year: (two awards)
     Corinne Chronopoulos, Peterborough Town Library
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     Julie Perrin, Jaffrey Public Library
Sue Palmatier Award for Outstanding Support by a “Friends of the Library” Group: Friends of the Library of Windham
Dorothy M. Little Award: Lori Fisher, New Hampshire State Library

2019 NHLTA AWARDS WINNERS
Lillian Edelmann Trustee of the Year: Tammy Hooker, Hooksett Public Library
Library of the Year: Goffstown Public Library
Library Director of the Year: Donna Dunlap, Hopkinton Town Library
Sue Palmatier Award for Outstanding Support by a “Friends of the Library” Group:
Friends of the Lincoln Library
Special Library Service Contribution Award: Carolee Davidson, Chichester Library
 
Download the list of winners to date since 1988.

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