To administer an annual award recognizing an individual who has distinguished him or her self in the field of business librarianship. Members should have a strong knowledge of the accomplishments of librarians in the business reference sector. In addition, members should represent reasonable diversity in both geography and current professional employment. Terms of Office Members of the committee shall serve for one year and shall be eligible for a consecutive one-year term in order to foster continuity.
Nominations are to be made in writing stating in detail the contributions of the individual.
Statements are due to the chair of the committee by December 15. The Chair will be responsible for organizing the documentation and compiling a list of nominees. A midwinter committee meeting will be called by the chair for the discussion and evaluation of nominees. The recipient will be chosen based on the award's criteria by consensus of committee members. All meetings of the committee will be closed sessions for committee members only.