BPM ​Distinguished Member Award

The Beta Phi Mu Executive Board of Directors invites nominations for the prestigious Beta Phi Mu Distinguished Member Award. This award acknowledges outstanding contributions to Library and Information Science made by a member annually. Eligible candidates are members who have rendered exceptional service to the profession, either as a committee or networking group member or chair. These individuals exhibit remarkable leadership and organizational skills and epitomize a spirit of service towards the profession. The recipient of the award will be announced before the ALA Annual Meeting and will be celebrated during the event.
NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Nominee must be a Beta Phi Mu member in good standing.
  • Self-nominations are acceptable.
  • Nominations made by others should have prior approval from the nominee.
The nomination letter must include:
  • Nominee contact information (name, email address, phone number)
  • Bio sketch and CV for nominee
  • Statement of qualifications describing why the positions and activities outlined in the sketch and CV qualify the nominee for a particular honor (maximum 500 words)
  • Your name and contact information, including email.
SUBMITTING A NOMINATION:
  • Submit a nomination to the BPM Board by emailing [email protected]
  • Nominations are now CLOSED.


Library Science Honor Society Beta Phi Mu Names Kelvin Watson 2026 Distinguished Member
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LAS VEGAS (June 29, 2026) — Beta Phi Mu, the international honor society for library and information studies, has named Kelvin Watson, Executive Director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, as the recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Member Award.

The Distinguished Member Award recognizes Beta Phi Mu members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of library and information science through exceptional leadership, service, and professional achievement.

The award was announced during Beta Phi Mu's Annual Meeting on June 25, 2026, held in conjunction with the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago.

Read the full article here:
https://thelibrarydistrict.org/news/library-science-honor-society-beta-phi-mu-names-kelvin-watson-2026-distinguished-member/
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