Nominations are now open for TBLC’s 2008 Library Champion Award.

The TBLC Library Champion Award recognizes elected or appointed officials in any level of government who have demonstrated exceptional support for and attention to libraries.

The 2007 recipient was Sen. Mike Fasano of New Port Richey.  In the past, we have also honored local officials including Rick Baker, Mayor of St. Petersburg, and Bob English, a Polk County Commissioner.

Voting representatives of any TBLC member library and the TBLC executive director may nominate someone for the Library Champion Award.  The TBLC Board of Directors will review all nominations and select the recipient. 

To nominate an elected or appointed official for this award, send an email to Charlie Parker at cparker@tblc.org by August 22, 2008, with “Library Champion Nomination” in the subject line.  Please include two to three paragraphs about why you believe your favorite official should receive this recognition.