This award is sponsored by the Reference and Adult Services Section (RASS) of the New York Library Association (NYLA). The award honors a librarian or library support staff member who is a NYLA/RASS member and has made a significant contribution to Reference and/or Adult Services in New York State.

The award provides full conference registration and $200 toward conference expenses for the 2008 Annual Conference in Saratoga. Self-nominations are welcome.

The complete award guidelines and application form can be found on the NYLA/RASS web site. The deadline for applications in August 29, 2008.