For immediate release | January 3, 2025

Ernest A. DiMattia Jr. Award Call for Nomination

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CHICAGO — The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ (°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥) is currently accepting nominations through February 1, 2025 for the Ernest A. DiMattia, Jr. Award for Innovation and Service to Community and Profession Award.

An annual award includes $5,000 and a citation. The candidate for this award shall demonstrate leadership qualities in anticipating emerging trends in services, products and technologies that will enhance the library’s position in its community. The candidate will participate in the life of the community using membership in and volunteer service through a broad range of community organizations and projects. Sharing these traits and philosophies through active participation in professional activities will be a plus.

To find out more information about the award, including how to nominate candidates, visit the award page.

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Contact:

Marsha P. Burgess

Governance Officer

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Governance

mburgess@ala.org

800-545-2433 ext. 3204