The purpose of the YARI Award is to honor a librarian who has shown exceptional ability in motivating young adults to read by developing and implementing a reading incentive program for young adults in grades 6-12.

The award will consist of an engraved plaque and a stipend of $250 to be presented at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference.

THE CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD:]

1. Development and implementation of a creative and effective reading incentive program for young adults in grades 6-12 within the preceding twelve months.
2. Evidence of patron/student motivation to read and participate in the reading incentive program
3. THE RECIPIENT
   • Must be a member of the Young Adult Round Table.
   • Must be a public or school librarian who has served young adults in grades 6-12 within the preceding twelve months of the presentation of the award.
   • May be nominated by any resident of the State of Texas: school administrators, students, teachers, librarians, library board members, Friends of the Library members, parents. patrons, etc.
   • May not be nominated while serving on the Young Adult Reading Incentive Committee or for twelve months following terms of service.

Nominations must be made on the Nomination Form (the original and four copies) and must also include one set of supporting materials.