Individual Awards Nomination Form 2026

Individual BCTLA Awards Nomination Form

Thank you for your interest in the BCTLA awards!

Here are some general BCTLA award rules:
- Nominees must be current BCTLA members.
- Submit a separate application for each award.
- The BCTLA Executive shall adjudicate nominations for awards.
- Awards may or may not be given annually by the BCTLA Executive Board and, may be presented at the annual BCTLA Conference, at the BCTLA AGM, or at another time if more suitable.
- Award nominations should be submitted no later than March 15th.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
- Nominations shall be considered for only the year in which they are received.
- Additional specific rules may apply depending upon the award. These rules may affect the eligibility of certain individuals for specific awards.
For inquiries about the BCTLA President's Award, please contact the BCTLA President.
Apply for An Award
Choose one BCTLA Individual Award*

BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year - Diana Poole Memorial AwardNew BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year AwardVal Hamilton Lifetime Achievement AwardBCTLA Honourary Life Membership Award
BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year - Diana Poole Memorial Award Application
New BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year
Val Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award
BCTLA Honourary Life Membership Award
The BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year - Diana Poole Memorial Award is one of the highest honours of the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association. The award honours practicing teacher-librarians who are making an outstanding contribution to teacher-librarianship at and beyond the school level in British Columbia.

Individuals nominated for the award should be demonstrating the planning and implementation of a school library program of such exemplary quality that it is serving as a model and inspiration for others. They must also be involved in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership and service to the profession through the BCTLA and related organizations
- Commitment to professional growth through continuing education, research, or participation in national organizations.
- Sharing of ideas and resources through such means as workshops and publications.
The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association honours practicing new teacher-librarians who are making an outstanding contribution to teacher-librarianship at and beyond the school level in British Columbia.

Individuals with less than five years experience as a currently practicing teacher-librarian nominated for the award should be demonstrating the planning and implementation of a school library program and/or of school library services of such exemplary quality that either or both is serving as a model and inspiration for others. They should also be involved in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership and service to the profession through the BCTLA and related organizations.
- Commitment to professional growth through continuing education, research, or participation in national organizations.
- Sharing of ideas and resources through such means as workshops and publications.
The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association recognizes the lifetime commitment and achievement of teacher-librarians who have made outstanding contributions to the BCTLA and to our profession. The award may be presented by the BCTLA Executive to individuals who have made an exemplary, substantial and recognizable long-standing contribution to BCTLA objectives.

Nominees may be practicing or retired school or district-based teacher-librarians.
The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association recognizes the commitment and achievement of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to teacher-librarianship, school libraries, and/or the BCTLA deserving of an honourary lifetime membership.

The award may be presented annually by the BCTLA for an outstanding, substantial and recognizable long-standing contribution to the BCTLA, school libraries, or teacher-librarianship.
Specific Award Rules
Please select an award or grant.
The nominee is a practicing school- or district-based teacher-librarian

YesNo
The nominee is a retired teacher-librarian

YesNo
The nominee is a BCTLA member

YesNoI Don't Know...
The nominee has less than five years experience as a practicing teacher-librarian (district- or school-based)

YesNo
The nominee is a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and a resident of British Columbia

YesNo
Please note: at this time, your nominee may not be eligible to receive this award. Please contact BCTLA regarding options.
Nominee Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
District name, or former district if retired*
School/Institution (list one, if appropriate)
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Reasons for Nomination
Based on the criteria above, why should this individual receive the award?*
Your Contact Information
Your Name (person making the nomination)*

First NameLast Name
Title (if appropriate)
Principal, District TL, etc.
Your E-mail*
Your Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Additional Reference for the Nominee
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Title (if appropriate)
Principal, District TL, etc.
E-mail*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Should be Empty:

Apply for An Award

BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year - Diana Poole Memorial Award Application

New BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year

Val Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award

BCTLA Honourary Life Membership Award

Specific Award Rules

Nominee Information

Reasons for Nomination

Your Contact Information

Additional Reference for the Nominee