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<p class="MsoNormal">Nominations are open for OYEA! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Time to get letters of recommendation from teens!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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 13th, 2026. Send nominations via email to: oyan@olaweb.org<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Full details: OYEA! OYAN You’re Excellent Award Nominations are Open!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WHO*: An individual, library, organization, program, or initiative that has made a positive and significant contribution to teens in libraries in the state of Oregon may be given the award.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eligibility requirements:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1. The individual, library, or organization shall reside or operate principally in Oregon.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2. Only living persons may be considered for the award.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3. If a program or initiative is being nominated, it must have occurred within the previous or current year of nomination.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4. Nominees don’t need to be active members of OYAN<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>*Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by a letter of recommendation written and submitted by a teen or teens.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">WHAT: The award shall consist of an engraved plaque and a monetary donation up to $100 to the teen services program of the award recipient’s choice.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WHEN: Entry deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">WHERE: The award shall be presented at the 2026 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference – at the OYAN Hangout and Awards Time & Location TBD.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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!
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nominations shall include the following information:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">1. Nominee’s name and/or program title<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2. Nominee’s contact information<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3. Description 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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">****Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by teen-written letter(s) of recommendation.****<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">4. Need advice? Consult with the Incoming OYAN Chair, Vanessa Clausing,
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<p class="MsoNormal">v.clausing@newportlibrary.org<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Send nominations via email to: oyan@olaweb.org<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nominations and all supporting materials must be received by Friday, March 13, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
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