2026 Awards: John Cotton Dana Award

This award recognizes an individual member of the Association for a lifetime achievement as well as exceptional service to the Special Libraries Association and the library and information profession.

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About the Nominee

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About the Nominator

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Nomination

Please provide a nomination statement of 200-500 words that may inform the citation in the event that the nominee is selected.

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Please upload a letter of nomination (up to 3 pages in length) describing the rationale for the nomination and the works for which the nominee is recommended.

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Please upload a comprehensive list of the contributions of the member to SLA and the profession. Such contributions need not have been on a national or international level, but nominees should show strong continued service to the association and profession.

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You may upload up to three (3) supporting letters of up to 3 pages each.

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You may upload up to three (3) supporting letters of up to 3 pages each.

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You may upload up to three (3) supporting letters of up to 3 pages each.

20MB max