MASL Awards/Grants

Nominations/Applications should be sent to:
MASL Office
606 Dix Road
Jefferson City, MO 65109
masl_org@earthlink.net
Fax: 573-632-6678

For additional information or assistance, contact:
MASL Awards Chair, Sharon Marsh
417-523-9641 or by e-mail at smarsh@spsmail.org

• Bright Idea Award
  The Bright Idea Award honors an MASL member who has initiated innovative ideas for a school library media program.
  Due – November 15.
  
• Call to Spring Conference Grant
  The Call to Spring Conference Grant is a monetary award to a 1st or 2nd year Missouri school library media specialist who has not previously attended an MASL Spring Conference. Drawn from membership applications.
  Deadline – Fall Seminar Registration Deadline.
  
• Friend of School Libraries Award
  The Friend of School Libraries Award is granted to individuals or agencies who have provided sustained or exemplary service to library media services in Missouri.
  Due – November 1.
  
• Intellectual Freedom Award
  The Intellectual Freedom Award is presented to an individual or group who has supported intellectual freedom in school libraries.
  Due – December 15.
  
• Lynne Stype Empowerment Grant
  This grant recognizes Lynne Stype's devotion to service as well as her interest in professional development for both herself and others. Please use the scholarship application form. Instructions for completing the application can be found by clicking on Lynne Stype Empowerment Grant.
  Due – December 1.
  
• MASL Service Award for School Administrators
  The MASL Service Award for School Administrators recognizes a school administrator who has made a significant contribution toward furthering the role of the school library media center.
  Due – October 15.
  
• MASL Special Service Award
  The Special Service Award is a citation awarded to an MASL member who has rendered significant service to MASL and /or school libraries.
  Due – November 1.
  
• Progressive School Library Media Program Award
  The Progressive School Library Media Program Award recognizes a school library media program that supports the total educational environment of the school.
  Due – December 15.
  
• Scholarships
  Scholarship awards are given to students enrolled in graduate programs in school librarianship or instructional technology, or in school library certification programs. Please use the scholarship application form and instructions.
  Due –January 15.
  
• TLC (Teacher/Librarian Collaboration) Award
  The Teacher/Librarian Collaboration Award honors a teacher and librarian who have exhibited excellence in working collaboratively.
  Due – November 15.