2026 Annual Awards

Congratulations to the 2026 NHLTA Annual Award Winners!

Library of the Year:  Lee Public Library

Library Director of the Year:  Ryan O’Hora, Pembroke Town Library

Lillian Edelmann Trustee of the Year:  Linda Coe, Hampton Falls Free Library

The Sue Palmatier Award for Outstanding Support by a “Friends of the Library” Group:  Friends of the Gilford Public Library

Special Library Service Contribution Award:  Susan Gaudiello, Barrington

The list of WINNERS from 1988–2025.

A short bio of Sue Palmatier, for whom the Friends award is named.

Mildred P. Mckay Scholarship Fund

The NHLTA Board of Directors believes that continuing education is the prime factor in providing the highest quality library services. In 1965, the NHLTA Board of Directors established the Mildred McKay scholarship fund in honor of the former NH State Librarian. History of the Mildred McKay Scholarship.

There are two different types of scholarships available:  Conference Scholarship or Workshop Scholarship

FORM PDF  or  FORM MSWord doc

2027 Conference scholarship deadline is Feb. 23, 2027

Graduate Studies Scholarship 

FORM PDF  or  MSWord doc

Submission Deadlines for Graduate Studies
Spring Semester • November 1
Summer Semester • May 1
Fall Semester • July 1

Download DETAILS on the categories and criteria. The application form is available in two formats: Fill and sign PDF and MSWord doc. Please download the application to your computer. Email your application to j.palleiko@nhlta.org or mail to the address on the application.