by Nola McKinney
The ACB Awards Committee is anxiously awaiting a letter from you. Yes, now that you’ve returned from the 2004 convention and stowed away all those pleasant memories of seeing old friends and sharing their many accomplishments, now is the time to consider some of them for a nomination to one of ACB’s national awards.
I wish to remind you all that now is the time to consider writing those nominations while they are fresh in your minds. Remember that there are a number of awards to think about: the Durward K. McDaniel Ambassador Award, the George Card Award, the Distinguished Service Award (for a blind or sighted person), and the Robert S. Bray Award (for outstanding service in improving technology, expanding communication, or extending library services to blind people). Affiliates should also remember the affiliate growth award, given to the affiliate that’s grown the most since March 15, 2004, and the affiliate outreach award, a special award based on a recommendation of a state president, usually to recognize a local chapter for a program. This program may not be a fund-raiser; it must be a program that has had a measurable outcome.
I am sure there are many folks whom you’ve met and admired that you feel would be perfect for one of these awards. So give it some strong consideration, and get those nominating letters to the national office in Washington. Address them to the awards committee. It’s a wonderful feeling to be the one responsible for giving the thrill of an award to someone you admire.