AASL Chapter of the Year Award

The AASL Chapter of the Year Award recognizes the AASL Chapter most active and dynamic in achieving the goals of AASL at the state and local level. AASL established this award to acknowledge the important contributions made by AASL Chapters and encourage chapters to take pride in their accomplishments. Through this recognition, AASL encourages educational growth, increased involvement at the national level and community, and legislative involvement.

1. Applicant must be a current AASL Chapter.
2. Applicant must have been affiliated and in good standing for a minimum of two years.
3. Applicant cannot have received this award for at least the last five years.

In order to be considered for this award, a chapter should:

1. Be involved in community, education, and legislative efforts for a stronger voice for school librarians and the profession.
2. Be involved in AASL Chapter Assembly Meetings activities, provide representation at scheduled virtual Chapters meetings and in person meetings, and participate in the concerns and commendations process.
3. Promote School Library Month and other AASL events to chapter members.
4. Have a regular communication channel for chapter activities.
5. Provide a number of continuing education opportunities to meet the needs within the chapter membership and to build the school librarian professional community.
6. Develop leadership through chapter governance and volunteer opportunities.
7. Provide evidence about promoting ALA/AASL election participation.
8. Provide evidence a Chapter meeting representative attended the AASL Virtual Membership Meeting.

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* Please note: This downloadable version is for informational purposes only. All applications must be submitted online, via the Apply Now button that will appear at the top of the page when the next award season opens in early September.

Allison Cline
Deputy Executive Director

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