Rationale
Established in 1999 by the Resources and Technical Services Forum and TBS, Inc. (Today's Business Solutions), and first presented at the 2000 ILA Annual Conference. This annual citation is awarded to an individual who has made a substantial contribution in the area of library technical services.

Eligibility
The nominee should be a personal ILA member or be employed by an institution that is an ILA member. The nominee does not have to be a member of Resources and Technical Services Forum.

Selection Process
The forum manager and manager-elect shall appoint an awards subcommittee of three members. The subcommittee shall solicit, receive and evaluate all nominations. The awards subcommittee must work with the nominations received in accordance with the established timetable. The subcommittee's recommendation shall be forwarded to the forum manager, the sponsor, and the ILA Awards Committee. Only one nomination is necessary for the award to be made; however, the Resources and Technical Services Forum awards subcommittee is responsible for determining whether or not the nominee meets the award's criteria. In the event that no deserving nominations are received, awards subcommittee members may not then nominate a recipient. Those recommending nominees for this award should submit a letter of nomination addressing how the nominee meets the criteria, and, if possible, obtain and submit a vita or resume from the nominee.

Criteria
Individuals nominated should have demonstrated achievements in such areas as:

• Planning and implementing a technical services program of noteworthy quality;
• Leadership abilities within the area of technical services; and
• Service to the profession through regional, state, and national organizations.

Nominees need not meet all of the above criteria.

Award Winners
The recipient will be presented with a plaque and a $500 financial award.

Sponsor Contact
Lou Flavio
TBS, Inc.
P.O. Box 672
Lemont, IL 60439
phone: (708) 478-7233
fax: (708)
e-mail: lflavio@singlecard.com