Application Process & Past Winners

The Maine Library Excellence Award was established to recognize excellence in Maine's libraries by the Maine Regional Library Districts, the Maine State Library, and the Maine Library Association in conjunction with the Friends of Maine Libraries and the Maine Library Trustee Association. Based on a similar model established in 2000 by the Connecticut State Library and the Connecticut Library Association, three awards are available each year to recognize outstanding library programs or services. Entries may be submitted for either a successful ongoing program established at any time, or for a one-time program conducted during the past three years (since 2002). 

Applications may now be sent in for the 3rd annual Maine Library Excellence Award. The MLEA honors one or more public libraries that have provided outstanding service to their communities. The award is either for a successful ongoing program or a one-time program that occurred during the last three years. Nominations will be judged on service to the community, creativity and innovation, and leadership in creating model programs. Application deadline is October 2, 2006.

For more information on the Maine Library Excellence Award and to download entry forms, please visit http://www.state.me.us/msl/libs/districts/excellence.htm.