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OYEA!: OYAN You're Excellent Award

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WHO*: An individual, library, organization, program, or initiative that has made a positive and significant contribution to teens in libraries in the state of Oregon may be given the award. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

  1. The individual, library, or organization shall reside or operate principally in Oregon.
  2. Only living persons may be considered for the award.
  3. If a program or initiative is being nominated, it must have occurred within the previous or current year of nomination.
  4. Nominees don't need to be active members of OYAN
*Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by a letter of recommendation written and submitted by a teen or teens.
WHAT: The award shall consist of an engraved plaque and a monetary donation up to $100 to the teen services program of the award recipient's choice.
WHEN: Entry deadline is Friday, March 14, 2026
WHERE: The award shall be presented at the 2026 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference - at the OYAN Hangout and Awards from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Location TBD in Portland Oregon.
WHY: Because we all know what we do, and we'd like others to know what great things are happening with teens & libraries around the state! 

 

HOW: Nominations shall include the following information:

  1. Nominee's name and/or program title
  2. Nominee's contact information
  3. Description of the nominee's positive and significant contributions to teens in libraries in the State of Oregon. The narrative may include statements of support from individuals who are familiar with the nominee’s work, or other information that supports the nomination.
    ****Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by teen-written letter(s) of recommendation.****
  4. Need advice? Consult with the Incoming OYAN Chairs Vanessa Clausing at [email protected] & Chloë St. Claire at [email protected]

Send nominations via email to: [email protected]g

Nominations and all supporting materials
must be received by Friday, March 14, 2026

Librarian Links: OYAN Blog

 

Past Winners:

2025: Sara Ryan

2024: Brianna Sowinski

2023: Katie Fischer

2022: Mark Richardson

2021: Violeta Garza winner announcement