Nominations Now Open for 2025 Awards and Honors

The OLC is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Awards and Honors program, which recognizes and celebrates the innovative and dedicated people who make Ohio's public libraries successful and vibrant. Have you been inspired by a colleague lately? The OLC's awards program covers every type of position within the library community, including staff, trustees, and friends groups.

2025 Awards and Honors Categories:

• Hall of Fame Librarian 
• Librarian of the Year 
• Service Excellence Award 
• Local Library Champion Award 
• Emerging Leader Award 
• Library Innovation Award 

If you have a great co-worker or team in mind, please tell us about them and help us recognize the best of Ohio's public library community. The nomination deadline is April 30, 2025. Detailed award descriptions, eligibility information, and nomination instructions are available on the OLC website