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2021 Awards and Honors Program

SLA owes its success to the many members who give their time, energy, ideas, and talent to activities and programs at the community and association levels. Recognizing these individuals is one of the most important things we do, so we’re excited to announce our 2021 class of honorees who were nominated by their fellow members for SLA awards.

This year, SLA recognizes 10 members with awards:
  • Emma Antobam-Ntekudzi, James M. Matarazzo Rising Star
  • Dr. Parveen Babbar, Fellows of SLA
  • Clara Cabrera, Fellows of SLA
  • John J. DiGilio, Fellows of SLA
  • Jill Hurst-Wahl, John Cotton Dana Award
  • Penny Leach, SLA Hall of Fame
  • Michael Sholinbeck, Fellows of SLA
  • Amy Stubbing, James M. Matarazzo Rising Star
  • Laura Walesby, Fellows of SLA
  • and James King (posthumous), SLA Hall of Fame