ASLA School Library Professional of the Year Award 2025

This national award recognises and honours a School Library Professional who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession of school librarianship.

Through their high level of achievement in professional knowledge, practice, and engagement nominees for this award have made a positive impact on teaching and learning in their school, and contributed to the school library profession at a state, national and/or international level.

An individual may nominate themselves, or principals, professional colleagues and members of the school community are also encouraged to nominate their library staff members. 

PRIZES

The recipient of this award will receive:

• complimentary 12 month ASLA Personal Professional Membership
• complimentary ASLA Biennial Conference Registration 2025*
• a $1,000 professional learning grant
• a trophy and certificate

NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS

• ASLA Membership is not required
• Must be a resident in Australia
• Must have a recognised tertiary qualification in library studies, TAFE or university

Addition requirements for nomination and acceptance are outlined briefly below but we recommend reviewing the full terms of entry document before submitting or recommending a nomination.

Please read the  full terms of entry to the 2025 ASLA Awards document before submitting a nomination

Nominations are open now and  close on Friday 14 March 2025 at 12 noon (AEST)

Please send any questions to: awards.team@asla.org.au or asla@asla.org.au

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