Distinguished Librarian Award
This annual award recognizes a librarian whose contributions advance the mission of the Libraries and the University in the areas of teaching, learning, research, and innovative approaches to practice.
Librarians at UW Seattle, Bothell/Cascadia, Tacoma, and the M.G. Gallagher Law Library are eligible.
Nominations
We welcome your nominations for the 2023 Librarian Award. Nominations will be accepted until December 31, 2022 at 11:00 pm. The award is announced in the spring and the recipient is honored at the annual University Recognition Reception in June.
Award details and nomination procedures
Questions concerning the Award and award process should be sent to the 2023 Selection Committee chair, Jessica Albano, Communication Studies and New Librarian and Head, Government Publications, Maps, Microforms and Newspapers.
The 2022 Distinguished Librarian Award recipient is Azusa Tanaka, Japanese Studies Librarian, Distinctive Collections