Special Libraries Association (SLA) Announces 2024 Award Winners

The Special Libraries Association (SLA) is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their extraordinary contributions to the field of special librarianship and information science. These awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and dedication that advance the profession and inspire the global SLA
community.

The 2024 SLA Award Winners are:

Fellows of SLA Recipients: John Kromer and Nathan Rosen
Fellowship in SLA is bestowed on active, SLA members in recognition of past and present
service, as well as expected future contributions to the association and the profession. Typically with at least 10-15 years of experience in the profession, Fellows are called upon and expected to advise the association’s Board of Directors, prepare necessary documentation, and alert the membership to issues and trends warranting action.

James M. Matarazzo Rising Star Award Recipients: Kelli Costello, Tsveta Rafaylova, and Erin Robinson
This honor is bestowed annually to recognize outstanding new SLA members who show
exceptional promise of leadership and contribution to the association and profession. Nominees must have one to ten years of professional experience as an information professional and have been an SLA member for ten years or less.

Rose L. Vormelker Award Recipient: Nabi Hasan
The “Rosie” is presented to a member in good standing who actively teaches and/or mentors
students or working professionals.

SLA Hall of Fame Award Recipients: Cindy Hill and Debal Kar
Membership in the SLA Hall of Fame is accorded to SLA members in good standing who are at or near the end of their active professional career to recognize service and contributions to the association. Hall of Fame recognition also is granted for lengthy distinguished service to an SLA chapter or division that has contributed to the success of the association.

John Cotton Dana Award Recipient: PK Jain
The John Cotton Dana Award is SLA’s top honor, named for SLA’s founder and first president. It is granted to an information professional to recognize a lifetime of achievement as well as exceptional service to SLA and the library and information profession.

The recipients were honored virtually at the SLA 2024 Annual Business Meeting on 12/19/24. Next year’s recipients will be honored in person at the Annual Conference, which will take place at the University of Pittsburg, June 7-10, 2025. This event will bring together SLA members, industry leaders, and thought leaders to celebrate the achievements of this year’s award winners and foster meaningful connections within the information community.