The John Cotton Dana Award honors outstanding effective strategic communication campaigns that show results, no matter what size or type of library. In recognition of their achievement, John Cotton Dana Award winners receive a $10,000 cash development grant from the H.W. Wilson Foundation. Winners also have the opportunity to show their successful campaign to other libraries and serve as role models for libraries nationwide. This award is given out on an annual basis.
Join the John Cotton Dana Committee on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 2 p.m. Central Time to learn the ins and outs of this prestigious award. Hear from past winners and discover how this award can build advocacy for strong library marketing, enhance your library’s reputation, and ultimately drive positive change in your community. John Cotton Dana Committee will provide the history and application instructions to library marketers and leaders.
