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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>Reminder the deadline for OYEA! nominations is Friday, March 13<sup>th</sup> </b></span></p>
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Nominations are open for OYEA!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Time to get letters of recommendation from teens!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">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</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Full details: OYEA! OYAN You’re Excellent Award Nominations are Open!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Eligibility requirements:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">1. The individual, library, or organization shall reside or operate principally in Oregon.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">2. Only living persons may be considered for the award.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">3. If a program or initiative is being nominated, it must have occurred within the previous or current year of nomination.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">4. Nominees don’t need to be active members of OYAN</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"><b>*Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by a letter of recommendation written and submitted by a teen or teens.</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">WHEN: Entry deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">WHERE: The award shall be presented at the 2026 Oregon Library Association Annual Conference – at the OYAN Hangout and Awards Time & Location TBD.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">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!</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">HOW:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Nominations shall include the following information:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">1. Nominee’s name and/or program title</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">2. Nominee’s contact information</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">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.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">****Preference shall be given to nominees who are supported by teen-written letter(s) of recommendation.****</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">4. Need advice? Consult with the Incoming OYAN Chair, Vanessa Clausing,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">v.clausing@newportlibrary.org</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Send nominations via email to: oyan@olaweb.org</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">Nominations and all supporting materials must be received by Friday, March 13, 2026</span></p>
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