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Archival Awards
In 2023, the Ex Libris Association created a bursary for Indigenous students in library and archival studies! The award is made on an annual basis. You can begin your application by registering and applying on the Indspire Website for bursaries and scholarships. Application deadlines are February 1, August 1, November 1 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern .
Canadian Awards
Librarianship.ca hosts a site to recognize ongoing Canadian awards made each year.
The following list, which is not comprehensive, can serve as a guide for those who are interested in achievements in all types of library and archival work.
National
The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Awards commemorated the 70th anniversary in 2022 of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne as Queen of Canada [PDF download]
Association of Canadian Archivists – several awards
Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives – several awards
Canada Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America – Melva J. Dwyer award
Canadian Association of Research Libraries – 2 awards
Canadian Association of University Teachers – Academic Librarians' and Archivists’ Distinguished Service Award
Canadian Association of Law Libraries – several awards
Canadian School Libraries – 2 awards
Provincial and Regional
Atlantic Provinces Library Association – several awards
L’Association des bibliothécaires du Québec – Quebec Library Association – four awards
Corporation des bibliothécaires professionnels du Québec – Prix Bibliothécaire de l'année
Nova Scotia Library Association – five awards
Archives Association of Ontario – several awards
Ontario Library Association – several awards
Ontario Association of Library Technicians – three awards
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations- Teaching and Academic Librarianship Awards
Manitoba Library Association – several awards
Saskatchewan Library Association - Early Career Librarian Award
Library Association of Alberta – several awards
Alberta Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Library
British Columbia Library Association – several awards
Local
McGill University Library
Ryerson University Counsellor and Librarian Award