HLA Awards

Recognizing
Achievement

Supporting professional growth, celebrating excellence, and investing in Hawaiʻi's library community.

Development Awards

Investing in Professional Growth

The Hawaiʻi Library Association supports continuing education, academic achievement, and opportunities that strengthen Hawaiʻi's library community.

Managed by the HLA Development Awards Committee

HLA Development Awards

These two annual awards provide financial support for professional development and student success.

Professional Development Award

Supporting opportunities that help library and information professionals expand their knowledge, skills, and contributions to the profession.

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Student Success Award

Providing financial support to students preparing to enter or advance within the library and information profession.

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Additional Development Award

PIALA Award

Explore award details and learn more about past recipients of this distinct professional development opportunity.

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Recognition & Achievement Awards

Honoring Service, Leadership & Impact

These awards recognize individuals whose service, leadership, and contributions have made a meaningful difference within Hawaiʻi's library community.

Library Employee of the Year

Recognizing a library employee whose dedication, service, and contributions have strengthened their library and the communities it serves.

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Library Supporter of the Year

Honoring an individual or organization whose advocacy, partnership, or generosity has meaningfully advanced libraries and library services.

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Distinguished Librarian of the Year

Celebrating a librarian whose leadership, professional accomplishments, and sustained service have had an enduring impact on the field.

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Community Awards

Supporting Literacy

HLA proudly supports these community literacy initiatives. We encourage you to learn more about these outstanding programs and the important role they play in fostering a lifelong love of reading for Hawaiʻi's youth.

Nēnē Award

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Ānuenue Hawaiʻi Keiki Book Award

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