The B.E.S.T. Award is given annually to honor a teen that has made a significant contribution to library services. The B.E.S.T. Award is sponsored jointly by the Young Adult Services Divisions of the Suffolk and Nassau County Library Associations.
A commemorative plaque is awarded to a teen winner in each county, as well as a $150 stipend. Each nominee receives a certificate of appreciation and letter of commendation by the B.E.S.T. Award Committee. The winners are selected by a committee of the Young Adult Services Divisions of the Nassau and Suffolk County Library Associations. All entries will remain the property of those divisions.
The 2008 B.E.S.T. Award winner was announced at the Long Island Library Conference on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Congratulations to Rebecca Goldstein at the Longwood Public Library.
To be eligible for the B.E.S.T. Award, the teen must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Nassau or Suffolk County resident.
- Be a volunteer, employee or other affliliate of any library related organization.
- Have a library sponsor.
- Submit sponsor recommendation that demonstrates significant contribution to library services.
- Must be between 13 and 19 years of age.
2008 B.E.S.T. Award Winner
2008 B.E.S.T. Award winner Rebecca Goldstein, Longwood Public Library, with YASD Vice President, Tracy Van Dyne
2008 B.E.S.T. Award winner Rebecca Goldstein with YASD Vice President Tracy Van Dyne and Longwood Public Library Librarian Jan Miller
2008 B.E.S.T. Award winner Rebecca Goldstein with YASD Board
Past B.E.S.T. Award Winners
2007: Christian Escudero, Bayport-Blue Point Public Library