Do you know someone who champions the library and our commitment to lifelong learning and cultural enrichment provided in a welcoming environment?
If so, you should nominate them for the Batavia Public Library’s 2025 Library Leader award.
Every other year, the library board of trustees recognizes a special individual who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the library district. The award is bestowed biennially on individuals whose instrumental work benefits the library district, its services and our community.
This year’s award winner will be the 10th recipient. The library board created the award in 2003.
Nominees may include Batavia Public Library District residents, members of the business community, individuals affiliated with Batavia educational, civic and philanthropic organizations, members of the Friends of the Batavia Public Library, former members of the Board of Library Trustees, current and former employees (with at least 10 years of service) and volunteers of the library.
The award may be given posthumously.
To be eligible for the award, nominees must meet at least three of the following criteria:
1. Demonstrates exemplary commitment to the goals and mission of the Batavia Public Library.
2. Makes a significant and long-lasting contribution to the advancement of the library through leadership, excellence, achievement or volunteerism.
3. Advocates for access to information and freedom of speech and expression.
4. Promotes the growth and development of the library.
5. Fosters partnerships with local organizations and agencies to enhance the quality of library service in Batavia.
6. Champions the library and its services to the community.
7. Encourages innovative and visionary thinking in the library’s operations, programs and services.
In honor of National Library Week, which will be celebrated April 6-12, nominations must be submitted by Monday, April 7. The award will be presented during Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.
Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Batavia Public Library community. Nomination packets will be available at the library or on our website, BataviaPublicLibrary.org, beginning Monday, Jan. 27.
Completed nomination packets must include a nomination form, nomination letter detailing the nominee’s eligibility and two letters of support. Please mail or deliver completed packets by April 7 to Library Leader, Executive Director Josephine Tucci, Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, 60510.