Nomination Form

Individual BCTLA Awards and Grants Nomination Form

Thank you for your interest in the BCTLA awards and grants!

Here are some general BCTLA award and grant rules:

For inquires about the BCTLA President's Award, please contact the BCTLA President.


William H. Scott Memorial Conference Grant


The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association recognizes the need to further the professional development of a member or subscriber of the BCTLA by giving a grant to be used to attend the annual BCTLA Conference. This grant is not to exceed $350.00.

Specific Award/Grant Rules





BCTLA Representative Speaker Grant


The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association recognizes the need to share the expertise of BCTLA members with other institutions, organizations and associations by giving a grant to be used to represent the BCTLA as a speaker/facilitator at a course, workshop, conference, or program other than the annual BCTLA conference. This grant is not to exceed $350.00.  Applicants must not already be receiving a fee, salary or honorarium for their speaking/facilitating services.

Specific Award/Grant Rules






Ken Haycock Professional Development Grant


The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association recognizes the need to further the professional development of a member of the BCTLA by giving a grant to be used for any credit or non-credit course, workshop, conference or program in the field of teacher-librarianship. This grant is not to exceed $350.00.

Terms:

  • Use the grant monies within 12 months of presentation.
  • Potentially submit an information or an article to our website or quarterly newsletter.
  • The maximum amount of this grant shall be the lesser of:

(a) reimbursement for approved costs borne by the successful applicant; or

(b) $350, which will be considered a full grant.

  • Receive payment of the grant monies upon proof of completion of the course, workshop, conference, or program; submission of costs; and submission of the article to The Bookmark .

Specific Award/Grant Rules





BCTLA Honourary Life Membership Award


The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association recognizes the commitment and achievement of teacher-librarians who have made outstanding contributions to the BCTLA.  The award may be presented by the BCTLA Executive to individuals who have made an outstanding, substantial and recognizable long-standing contribution to the BCTLA.  

Nominees may be practicing or retired school or district-based teacher-librarians. Nominees must be eligible for BCTLA membership.

Specific Award/Grant Rules



Val Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award


The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association recognizes the commitment and achievement of teacher-librarians who have made outstanding contributions to teacher-librarianship, school libraries, and/or the BCTLA. 

The award may be presented annually by the BCTLA for an outstanding, substantial and recognizable long-standing contribution to the BCTLA, school libraries, or teacher-librarianship.  Nominees may be practicing or retired school or district-based teacher-librarians.

BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year - Diana Poole Memorial Award Application


The BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year - Diana Poole Memorial Award is the highest honour of the British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association. The award honours practicing teacher-librarians who are making an outstanding contribution to teacher-librarianship at and beyond the school level in British Columbia.

Individuals nominated for the award should be demonstrating the planning and implementation of a school library program of such exemplary quality that it is serving as a model and inspiration for others. They must also be involved in one or more of the following areas:

  • Leadership and service to the profession through the BCTLA and related organizations
  • Commitment to professional growth through continuing education, research, or participation in national organizations.
  • Sharing of ideas and resources through such means as workshops and publications.

Specific Award/Grant Rules




New BC Teacher-Librarian of the Year


The British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association honours practicing new teacher-librarians who are making an outstanding contribution to teacher-librarianship at and beyond the school level in British Columbia.

Individuals with less than five years experience as a currently practicing teacher-librarian nominated for the award should be demonstrating the planning and implementation of a school library program and/or of school library services of such exemplary quality that either or both is serving as a model and inspiration for others. They should also be involved in one or more of the following areas:

  • Leadership and service to the profession through the BCTLA and related organizations.
  • Commitment to professional growth through continuing education, research, or participation in national organizations.
  • Sharing of ideas and resources through such means as workshops and publications.

Specific Award/Grant Rules




Nominee Information


Reasons for Nomination


References for the Nomination


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Your Contact Information


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