Professional Development Awards
The Westchester Library Association has increased the Professional Development Award to $1,000 and will give up to two scholarships. This award is designed to assist WLA members pursuing Professional Development activities and courses that will contribute to or enhance their performance in a library career.
If you are interested in applying for an award, please click the links below:
Application and Instructions:
Professional Development Award Instructions
Professional Development Award Application
Please email the Application and supporting documents by June 5, 2025 to: wlaawards@gmail.com or mail to:
WLA Professional Development Committee
Deborah Nelson and Daniel Frett
Mount Vernon Public Library
28 South First Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Professional Development Winners & Award Essays
2022
2022 RECIPIENT: Veronica Berger, Larchmont Public Library
2022 RECIPIENT: Andrew Luciano, WCC & US Securities & Exchange Commission
2021
2021 RECIPIENT: Jessica Netto
2021 RECIPIENT: Kenji Kaneshiro
2020
2020 RECIPIENT: Jonathan Heifetz
2020 RECIPIENT: Samantha Mairson
2020 RECIPIENT: Tracey Wong