Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award
Deadeline for nominations is December 1.
Definition, Purpose, and Criteria
This award was established to honor the memory of Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris, early leaders in library preservation. The award, a $1,500 grant donated by Preservation Technologies, L.P., and a citation, will be given to recognize the contribution of a professional preservation specialist who has been active in the field of preservation and/or conservaiton for library and/or archival materials. Criteria for selection of the winner will be determined by the person's accomplishments, as they relate to preservation leadership in such activities as:
- Leadership in professional associations at local, state, regional or national level;
- Contributions to the development, application or utilization of new or improved methods, techniques and routines;
- Evidence of studies or research in preservation;
- Sinificant contribution to professional literature;
- Training and mentoring in the field of preservation.
Submission Procedure
Nominations shall include:
- name of nominee;
- a formal statement of nomination, with a brief rationale for the nomination;
- a resume or narrative career outline upon which the award jury can base its determinations.
Letters of endorsement are encouraged and should provide additional evidence of the worthiness of the nominee.
Nominations for persons not selected for the award in one year may be updated and resubmitted.
For nomination information contactthe Chairof thePaul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award Jury.
Recipients of the Award
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2007 |
Walter Henry |
| 2006 |
Gary L. Frost |
| 2005 |
Paul Conway |
| 2004 |
Jan Merrill-Oldham |
| 2003 |
John F. Dean |
| 2002 |
Ellen McCrady |
| 2001 |
Sarah Buchanan |
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