This award is to identify and celebrate innovation in library services in Manitoba.Libraries, who through innovative thinking have created or demonstrated improvements in library services to their users are eligible. Potential nominees may include applications of new web services, creation of innovative technology tools or applications of technology in new settings for the benefit of users. Depending on the number of nominations received, more than one winner may be announced or none.
The Manitoba Library Association’s Awards Committee will select this year’s award winner(s). The winner(s) of the Manitoba Library Innovation of the Year Award(s) will be announced at the Manitoba Library Association AGM or at the Manitoba Libraries Conference.
Submissions should be sent by email. Deadline for submission is June 1. Winners will be notified by mid-July and a representative of the selected organization will be requested to be present to receive the award.
Only one nomination is required to be considered for the award. Nominations for consideration in previous years can be nominated in future years. Past winners would not normally be considered to win again unless significant changes have been made.