ADVERTISING AND MARKETING DIVISION PROCEDURES MANUAL

1. Review all materials distributed by Headquarters regarding Association level awards. Solicit the Board for recommendations as to possible Division members who could be nominated for the awards. If a member is nominated completes all required paperwork for the award and report the outcome to the Board.

2. FIRST TIME ATTENDEE'S AWARD (as authorized by the Board)

- Award is for $1,000.00.

- Applicant must be a current member of SLA and a member of the Advertising and Marketing Division.

- Applicant may be a current student at ALA accredited graduate school.

- Applicant must submit a 500 word essay on the anticipated value of attending the Conference and programs of the Advertising and Marketing Division. The essay should be typewritten, double-spaced, and will be judged according to clarity, originality and style.

- Applicant must include a cover sheet with name, home address, telephone number and, if a student, library school and prospective date of graduation.

- Student applicants must include a letter of recommendation from either a faculty advisor or SLA student Group Faculty Advisor.

- Application should be sent to the Awards Chair and postmarked no later than April 1st.

- Previous winners are not eligible.

- Recipient of the stipend may not accept travel awards for the current year's conference from another SLA Division or Chapter.

- The awardee will be presented with the $1,000.00 check at the Division's Annual Business Meeting.

3. ADVERTISING & MARKETING DIVISION AWARD OF MERIT (as authorized by the Board)

- The purpose of the Award of Merit is to recognize a member for her/his contribution to the

Division.

- Applicant must be a Division member in good standing, with contributions made over an

extended period of time.

- Applicants must demonstrate achievements in one or more of the following areas:

• Participation in programs, seminars or similar activities which benefit the Division.

• Special and notable service to the Division, such as continued participation in special

projects, committee work or leadership roles.

• Notable innovations in the workplace.

• Mentoring activities which encourage others in the profession.

• Activities which bring recognition and acclaim to the Division.

- The Selection committee is composed of the Chair, Chair-elect and Awards Chair.

- A Nomination form will be included in the Autumn issue of the BULLETIN.

- All nominations must be accompanied by a brief justification including relevant biographical

data about the nominee. Nominations may be submitted by any Division member.

- The awardee will be presented with a certificate and a $500.00 check at the Division's

Annual Business Meeting.

The Awards Chair is responsible for working with the Public Relations Chair to coordinate the announcement and publicity for the awards.

4. Respond to the Division Board regarding the creation or implementation of any other awards related activities.

5. Prior to Conference, prepare an annual report of activities for the Chair.

6. Provide copies of awards materials to the Archivist.