Australian Teacher Librarian Award

This National Award recognises and honours an Australian Teacher Librarian who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession of school librarianship. Through their high level of achievement in professional knowledge, professional practice and professional engagement they have had a positive impact on teaching and learning in their school. The winner of this award will receive a professional development grant of $1,000 and free registration at ASLA professional learning events for the year. This prestigious National Award is sponsored by Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS).

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ASLA Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year Award Criteria

ASLA Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year Nomination Form [Word]

ASLA Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year Nomination Form [PDF]

The closing Date for Nominations has been extended indefinitely.

Please continue to consider worthy recipients for this prestigious award.

Past Recipients

From 2003 until 2014 this award was made possible by Pledger Consulting Pty Ltd (LinksPlus/WebLinks). From 2017 the award has been funded by ASLA. 

Australian Teacher Librarian Awards:

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2019 - Holly Godfree (ACT)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2017 - Jane Viner (VIC)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2012 - Alinda Sheerman (NSW)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2011 - Maureen Twomey (QLD)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2010 - Janice Wilson (ACT)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2009 - Nareeda Tillman (WA)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2008 - Jan Radford (NSW)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2007 - Helen Reynolds (QLD)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2006 - Carol Miller (SA)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2005 - Jennie Bales (TAS)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2004 - Margaret Holman (SA)

Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year 2003 - Bev Endersbee (SA)