The deadline for nominations for the TWU Award for Outstanding Contribution to the TWU Libraries is Friday, March 14.

This award focuses on contributions by TWU Library personnel that go beyond the normal job duties of library staff (degreed or non-degreed).  An annual award given by university peers emphasizes the collegiality between library personnel and the greater university community. 

Recipients may be library staff members working in any of the libraries that make up the TWU Libraries. The award can go to an individual, a group, or a department.  All Texas Woman’s University personnel are eligible to submit a nomination, including self-nomination. The winner will not be eligible for the award two years in a row.

All nominations must be received by March 14 with supporting documents (see below). Nominations must be sent via email to Porsche Cullors (Senior Manager of Academic Budgets, Provost Office) at pcullors@twu.edu.

2024 Recipient:  Kimberly Richardson, Coordinator of Library Services (Dallas)

Nomination Process
*Please note that self-nominations are encouraged and will receive equal consideration to other nominations. The following should be included for each nomination:

1. Cover letter with the name of potential recipient(s), title, name of library department in which the potential recipient works, and name, title, department and/or college of person nominating. Nominator must include his or her email address and phone number, as well as the nominator’s relationship to the nominee.

2. Detailed essay description of the outstanding work for which the person is being nominated. The essay can include work completed within the last 3 years and should detail outcomes from the work. (Maximum of 3 pages.)

3. A letter from an appropriate supervisor substantiating the nominee’s contribution will be requested after the award recipient is selected by the review committee.

NOTE: A reasonable amount of supporting documentation may also be included as part of the nomination. This documentation might include such items as appropriate URLs, copies of materials, plans, statistics suggesting success, and/or press releases.