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---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "NMRT Liaison Coordination & Support" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 11:58 AM Subject: [NMRT-L] Reminder: NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award To: [log in to unmask] *NMRT Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award (Formerly the Marshall Cavendish Award)In the spirit of ALA's New Members Round Table (NMRT), this award fosters active involvement in ALA through various special events at the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award is presented to two NMRT members each year. The award provides professional development and networking opportunities to NMRT members by providing a ticket to attend the event of their choice (listed below).EligibilityAll ALA NMRT members who are not currently serving on the Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award Committee or the NMRT Executive Board are encouraged to apply.Application InstructionsFill out the application <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc18p8QBGnqZjiqJRnEVc2RUN_ex2qENaUV3Qpd98bK47yJdQ/viewform> which includes writing a short essay (about 250 words) telling us why you want to attend the selected event of your choice and how you feel you would benefit personally and professionally.Applications due: April 27, 2018Winners will be notified by: May 11, 2018For more information, contact the committee chair, Nicole LaMoreaux at [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>. List of Eligible Events at Annual Conference - Amelia Bloomer Project Breakfast- Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast- Gala Author Tea- International Librarians Reception- Literary Tastes Breakfast- Margaret A. Edwards Luncheon- Michael L. Printz Program and Reception- Newbery Caldecott Wilder Banquet- ProQuest Scholarship Bash- Stonewall Book Awards Brunch- Any other ticketed event for which the applicant provides justification (up to $100)Contact InformationKimberly L. Redd (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2020) - [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>Work Phone: (312) 280-4279Fax: (312) 280-3256American Library Association50 E Huron St <https://maps.google.com/?q=50+E+Huron+St+Chicago,+IL+60611&entry=gmail&source=g>Chicago, IL 60611 <https://maps.google.com/?q=50+E+Huron+St+Chicago,+IL+60611&entry=gmail&source=g>-2788 NotificationAll applications will be acknowledged via email. The two winners will be personally notified immediately after selection.* on behalf of Akiema Buchanan and Ethan Fenichel 2017-2018 NMRT Liaison Coordination & Support Committee Co-Chairs http://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt/oversightgroups/comm/liaisoncommittee -- Kate Lewallen [log in to unmask]