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<p class="MsoNormal">The Public Library Division is now accepting nominations for the Pearl Award.
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">The Pearl Award is presented annually
</span>to a deserving person employed in any capacity in an Oregon public library who has displayed exceptional effort and excellence. The annual award represents those who are like the pearl in an oyster -- one who agitates, makes change over time, and is
highly valued. The winner will be recognized at the upcoming OLA conference April 29-May 2, 2020. The deadline for nominating someone awesome is Friday, February 28, 2020.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please submit nominations by filling out this form: <a href="https://forms.gle/KGVSaXsggij1Wggh6">
https://forms.gle/KGVSaXsggij1Wggh6</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to receiving your nominations!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">OLA Public Library Division Executive Board: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Erin Wells, Walla Walla Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Laura Kimberly, Newport Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jerianne Thompson, Tualatin Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Chris Myers, Lake Oswego Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Haley Lagasse, North Bend Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Glenn Ferdman, Beaverton City Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah Strahl, Salem Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mark Richardson, Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jerianne Thompson, Library Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tualatin Public Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">18878 SW Martinazzi Ave. Tualatin OR 97062<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">503.691.3063 | <a href="http://www.tualatinoregon.gov/library">
<span style="color:#0563C1">www.tualatinoregon.gov/library</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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