The Manitoba Library Association administers several awards and scholarships that support library and information studies students and recognize outstanding contributions to Manitoba’s library community. Scholarships and awards are awarded annually, with submission deadlines typically announced in early spring.
News
How to apply & Current Deadlines
Scholarships
Applicants should review the Scholarship FAQ before applying. Questions may be directed to the Scholarships Committee at awards@mla.mb.ca.
2026 scholarship application deadline:
May 4, 2026
Awards
Nominations should be submitted using the MLA Award Nomination Form. A letter of nomination must accompany the form and all submissions must be sent by email to awards@mla.mb.ca
The next MLA awards will be presented in 2027. Nomination deadlines will be announced:
Early 2027
Scholarships
Scholarships are open to Manitoba students enrolled in graduate-level Library and Information Studies programs.
Jean Thorunn Law Scholarship
For eligible applicants who have worked in a Manitoba library and are pursuing graduate studies in library and information science.
John Edwin Bissett Scholarship
For eligible University of Manitoba undergraduates pursuing graduate studies in library and information science.
Marilyn J. Hernandez Scholarship
For eligible Manitoba residents pursuing a master’s or PhD in an accredited library and information program.
Awards
MLA recognizes and honours the exceptional achievements of Manitoba library students, workers, supporters, and trustees.
Human Rights Book Award
Recognizes outstanding service, passion, and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, intellectual freedom, and inclusive library access.
Library Service Award
Recognizes library workers, supporters, volunteers, and emerging leaders who have contributed to library services in Manitoba.
Library Technician of the Year Award
Recognizes a Manitoba Library Technician who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement or leadership.
Library Trustee of Distinction Award
Recognizes outstanding participation in the advancement of public library trusteeship in Manitoba.
Past Scholarship and Award Winners
Past Scholarship Winners
John Edwin Bissett
- Arvin Bernardo
- Sarah Gilleshammer
- Aleksandra Matsuz
- Mae Pinniger
- Claire Settee
- Rachel Scramstad
Jean Thorunn Law
- Arvin Bernardo
- Rachel Scramstad
- Claire Settee!
Marilyn J. Hernandez
- Li Yao
John Edwin Bissett
- Sophia Lebar
- Sarah Gilleshammer
Jean Thorunn Law
- Euncho Ko
- Karissa Posthumus
Marilyn J. Hernandez
- Euncho Ko
John Edwin Bissett
- Jenna Coutts
Jean Thorunn Law
- Euncho Ko
- Karissa Posthumus
Marilyn J. Hernandez
- Shirley Delorme-Russel
John Edwin Bissett
- Jenna Coutts
Jean Thorunn Law
- Not Awarded
John Edwin Bissett
- Jenna Coutts
Jean Thorunn Law
- Not Awarded
John Edwin Bissett
- Sarah Stettinger
- Caralie Heinrichs
- Liam Stubson
- Laura Smith
Jean Thorunn Law
- Emily Kroeker
- Elliot Hanowski
John Edwin Bissett
- Eric Fontaine
- Ashley Panagapko
- Samantha Frederick
Jean Thorunn Law
- Justin Fehr
- Emily Kroeker
John Edwin Bissett
- Eric Fontaine
- Ashley Panagapko
- Samantha Frederick
Jean Thorunn Law
- Justin Fehr
- Emily Kroeker
John Edwin Bissett
- Allison Kvern
- Stephanie George
Jean Thorunn Law
- Rémi Fontaine
John Edwin Bissett
- Svitlana Maluzynsky
- Austin Matheson
Jean Thorunn Law
- Kelsey Middleton
- Catherine Hana
John Edwin Bissett
- Carla Mercer Epp
- Chantel Doerksen
- Nadine McCaughan
Jean Thorunn Law
- Jennifer Anderson
- Stacy Wilson
- Janet Rothney
John Edwin Bissett
- Carla Mercer Epp
- Chantel Doerksen
- Nadine McCaughan
Jean Thorunn Law
- Jennifer Anderson
- Stacy Wilson
- Janet Rothney
John Edwin Bissett
- Monique Dawn Woroniak
- Lenard Lawless
- Phillip Bravo
Jean Thorunn Law
- Drew McCulloch
- Shannon Slater
- Alice Emma Popowich
- Deidra Wallace
John Edwin Bissett
- Phillip Bravo
- Robert Desmarais
- Brenda Giesbrecht
- Emma Hill Kepron
- Monique Dawn Woroniak
Jean Thorunn Law
- Jocelyn Jaca
- Trevor Ernest Lockhart
John Edwin Bissett
- Kristen Kruse
- Brenda Geisbrecht
- Magali Nayet
- Allan Chan
- Heather Brydon
- Byron Walker
Jean Thorunn Law
- Joycelyn Jaca
- Trevor Lockhart
John Edwin Bissett
- Reegan Breu
- Byron Walker
- Anjali Dookeran
Jean Thorunn Law
- Kerry Macdonald
John Edwin Bissett
- Renee Lavergne
John Edwin Bissett
- Gloria Hersak
- Analyn Cohen Baker
- Christine Shaw-Daigle
- Kimberley Anne Clarke
- Carol Dales
Jean Thorunn Law
- Peggy Neal
- Norma Miller
- Sylvia Wiebe
- Theresa Yauk
John Edwin Bissett
- Vera Armann
- Reesa Cohen
- Gloria Hersak
- Heidi Rees
- Kathleen Williams
Jean Thorunn Law
- Gary Strike
- Sylvia Anne Wiebe
- Theresa Yauk
John Edwin Bissett
- Iris Loewen
- Shelley Penziwol
- Lyle Ford
Jean Thorunn Law
- Wenyan Wu
John Edwin Bissett
- Kathleen E. Morley
Jean Thorunn Law
- Angela Mehmel
- Jane Bridle
John Edwin Bissett
- Lisa Hanson
- Jane A. Kruselnicki
- Les Moor
Jean Thorunn Law
- Alexandra M. Hook
John Edwin Bissett
- Kimberly Thomas
- Les Moor
- Jane Kruselnicki
Jean Thorunn Law
- Yvonne Van Lith
- Cynthia Rice
- Lisa Hanson
John Edwin Bissett
- Kimberly Thomas
- Les Moor
- Jane Kruselnicki
Jean Thorunn Law
- Yvonne Van Lith
- Cynthia Rice
- Lisa Hanson