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<p class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">OYAN invites you to recognize and support the work that a colleague, partner organization, library, program, or initiative has done by
nominating them for the OYEA! (OYAN You’re Excellent Award). Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by a letter of recommendation written and submitted by a teen or teens. Entry deadline is Friday, March 14<sup>th</sup>, 2025. Send<b>
</b>nominations via email to: <a href="mailto:oyan@olaweb.org" id="OWAe2460495-a416-7108-e3a8-904ca0b0cea3" class="OWAAutoLink" title="mailto:oyan@olaweb.org" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-linkindex="0">
oyan@olaweb.org</a> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Full details:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">OYEA! OYAN You’re Excellent Award Nominations are Open!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>WHO*:</b> An
<b>individual, library, organization, program, or initiative</b> that has made a positive and significant contribution to teens in libraries in the state of Oregon may be given the award. Eligibility requirements:</span></p>
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The individual, library, or organization shall reside or operate principally in Oregon.</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Only living persons may be considered for the award.</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
If a program or initiative is being nominated, it must have occurred within the previous or current year of nomination.</li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Nominees don’t need to be active members of OYAN</li></ol>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><i>*Preference</i></b><i> shall be given to nominees who are supported by a letter of recommendation written and submitted by a teen or teens.</i></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>WHAT:
</b>The award shall consist of an engraved plaque and a monetary donation up to <b>
$100</b> to the teen services program of the award recipient’s choice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>WHEN:
</b>Entry deadline is <b>Friday, March 14, 2025</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>WHERE:
</b>The award shall be presented at the 2025 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference – at the OYAN Hangout and Awards from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24. Location TBD in Eugene Oregon.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>WHY: Because we all know what we do, and we’d like others to know what great things are happening with teens & libraries around the state! </b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>HOW: </b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>Nominations</i> shall include the following information:</span></p>
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Nominee’s <b>name </b>and/or <b>program title</b></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Nominee’s <b>contact information</b></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<b>Description</b> of the nominee’s positive and significant contributions to teens in libraries in the State of Oregon. The narrative may include statements of support from individuals who are familiar with the nominee’s work, or other information that supports
the nomination.<b>Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by teen-written letter(s) of recommendation.</b></li><li style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Need advice? Consult with the Incoming OYAN Chair Kristy Kemper Hodge, kkemperhodge at cityofsalem.net</li></ol>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Send
</b>nominations via email to: <a href="mailto:oyan@olaweb.org" id="OWA232c1201-fde4-c4b1-9dcf-a6b27909b5e0" class="OWAAutoLink" title="mailto:oyan@olaweb.org" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-linkindex="1">
oyan@olaweb.org</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Nominations and all supporting materials<br>
must be received by Friday, March 14, 2025</b></span></p>
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