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Awards, Scholarship, and Grant
Opportunities
Carol Hole Conference Travel Grant
Recipients receive an award valued at $1,000, which includes complimentary registration to the ABOS Annual Conference during their selected year and a $500 travel stipend. The applicant does not need to be a member of the Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services.
Awarded annually to a student who is currently enrolled and has completed at least one semester
in a Library and/or Information Science graduate degree program, and who is interested in this
particular field within the Outreach Services library profession.
Innovation in Outreach Programming Awards
These awards are given to individuals or departments who have developed innovative and effective outreach programs in the following categories:
Highlights the achievements of an individual new to the profession who displays a passion for the bookmobile and outreach profession, both at work and via volunteer or association activities. The Rising Star Award candidate must have worked in the bookmobile and outreach field for five years or less.
Presented annually to a bookmobile or outreach support staff member who has provided exemplary service to their community through bookmobile and outreach services. Candidates must not hold an MLIS and must work in a supportive role in their library (drivers, assistants, associates, clerks).
Karen Hake Outstanding Bookmobile Librarian Award
Presented to a bookmobile manager, supervisor, or MLIS librarian in recognition of their continuous dedication and commitment to the bookmobile profession.
The John Philip Excellence in Outreach Award is given to an individual in recognition of their outstanding contributions and prominent leadership to the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services.
the 2026 ABOS Awards you can contact the ABOS Awards Committee at awards@abos-outreach.com.
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