{"id":12,"date":"2025-05-10T15:05:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T15:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scla.net\/rasd\/librarymarketing\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-04-18T14:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T14:40:05","slug":"suffolk-library-marketing-award-slma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scla.net\/rasd\/librarymarketing\/index.php\/suffolk-library-marketing-award-slma\/","title":{"rendered":"Suffolk Library Marketing Award (SLMA)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Suffolk Library Marketing Award <\/strong>recognizes the best marketing campaign by a public or academic library in Suffolk County in the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 17, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Announcing the 2026 SLMA Competition\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 Suffolk Library Marketing Award (SLMA) competition is now open!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the 2026 SLMA Application and Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word Version<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SLMA Roundtable <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: A replay video of this Zoom Roundtable will be posted soon. We will send an email to the SCLA list when it is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us on April 15, 2026 for the 2025 SLMA Winners Virtual Roundtable Discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 winners will share insights on their award-winning marketing initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register here: https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6639434<\/a>

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October 22, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Suffolk Library Marketing Award Winners Announced!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 Suffolk Library Marketing Awards (SLMA) were announced at the Suffolk County Library Association Annual Dinner on October 22, 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the winners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patchogue-Medford Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campaign:<\/strong> \u201cKnead to Read: A Pizza Reading Program for Adult Patrons\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Danielle Paisley, Director
Submitted by Hanna Auer, Brian Vann, and Meghan Roe-Mesenbourg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some comments made by the judges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBrilliant, creative way to add life to an adult reading club\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMascots, branding, and graphics were top-notch, some of the best that I have seen from a public library.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople love nostalgic memories and they love food. Perfect combination. Great job.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Second Place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mattituck-Laurel Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campaign:<\/strong> \u201cHappy 250th<\/sup>, Jane! A Year of Celebration at the Library\u201d
Shauna Scholl, Executive Director
Submitted by Sharon Twickler, Technology and Social Media Marketing Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cJane Austen programming committee\u201d members: Sara Colichio, Martha Terry, Jenna Geiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some comments made by the judges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVery creative use of graphics and visual elements from the author\u2019s books.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLove the images and color theme. Great job!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSocial media presence was strong and huge kudos on getting the local media to mention the events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Judges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks to our 2025 SLMA judges for their time, effort, and expertise in assessing the competition entries this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharron McDevitt<\/strong>
<\/strong>Community Engagement Supervisor, Half Hollow Hills Community Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathryn Heaviside<\/strong>
<\/strong>Community Services Librarian, Northport-East Northport Public Library <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Collora<\/strong>
Public Relations Manager at the EGC Group, Melville, NY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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July 15, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 SLMA competition application and instructions are now available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the 2025 SLMA Application and Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Word Version<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PDF Version<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 Suffolk Library Marketing Award Winners Announced!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2024 Suffolk Library Marketing Awards (SLMA) were announced at the Suffolk County Library Association Annual Dinner on October 24, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to all of the winners!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Place
Mattituck-Laurel Library<\/strong>
Campaign: \u201cAmerican Girl Tea Party and Author Talk\u201d
Shauna Scholl, Director
Submitted by Sharon Twickler, Technology and Social Media Marketing Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Place
Longwood Public Library<\/strong>
Campaign: \u201cCommunity Yarn Project\u201d
Lisa Jacobs, Director
Submitted by Tara Moran, Adult Services Program and Outreach Librarian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Place
Lindenhurst Memorial Library<\/strong>
Campaign: \u201cSummer Reading Club: Adventure Begins at Your Library\u201d
Lisa Kropp, Director
Submitted by Caitlin Sempowich, Assistant Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorable Mention
West Islip Public Library<\/strong>
Marketing campaign: \u201cMeet the Author! Carl Safina\u201d
Jamie Papandrea, Director
Submitted by Elizabeth Chodrow, Library Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 Judges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many thanks to our 2024 SLMA judges for their time, effort, and expertise in assessing the competition entries this year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sharron McDevitt
<\/strong>Community Engagement Supervisor, Half Hollow Hills Community Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathryn Heaviside
<\/strong>Community Services Librarian, Northport-East Northport Public Library <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christopher Collora<\/strong>
Public Relations Manager, EGC Group, Melville, NY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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