awards

AWARD DESCRIPTIONS	PERSON RESPONSIBLE
MARGE VALLEJOS ADMINISTRATORS IN READING AWARD To an administrator who has demonstrated support of reading programs in his/her community-Plaque Deadline: February 15	Administrator. in Reading Chairperson
CELEBRATE LITERACY AWARD To a person or organization being recognized for outstanding contribution in the field of literacy in the state of New Mexico Deadline: March 15	Celebrate Literacy Chairperson
EXEMPLARY READING PROGRAM AWARD This award is sponsored by NMIRA to recognize outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school). Its purpose is to call the public's attention to outstanding programs throughout New Mexico. One New Mexico school will be chosen and submitted for the IRA award. Deadline: October 31	Exemplary Reading Chairperson
LAND OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK AWARD To the author of the book which had been chosen by NM students as their favorite book for the year. This award is under the joint sponsorship of NMIRA and the NM Library Association. Deadline: April 1	Land Of Enchantment Book Award Chairperson
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Monetary award given to the council recognized for the outstanding local community service project. The recipient may be submitted for the IRA award. Deadline: October 31	Community Service Projects Chairperson