<div dir="ltr"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Zachary Sogluizzo</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:zsogluizzo@hhhlibrary.org">zsogluizzo@hhhlibrary.org</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, May 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM<br>Subject: Fw: 2026 ELSA Award Nominations<br>To: Zachary Sogluizzo <<a href="mailto:zsogluizzo@gmail.com">zsogluizzo@gmail.com</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg2375727267302559419">




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<div id="m_2744533365812645624divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Zachary Sogluizzo<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 22, 2026 1:06 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:scla@lists.suffolknet.org" target="_blank">scla@lists.suffolknet.org</a> <<a href="mailto:scla@lists.suffolknet.org" target="_blank">scla@lists.suffolknet.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> 2026 ELSA Award Nominations</font>
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Dear Colleagues,</div>
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It’s that time of year again, we are accepting nominations for the Excellence in Library Service Award (ELSA)!</div>
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We know every library has those dedicated individuals who go above and beyond every day for their coworkers, patrons, and community. Now is the perfect opportunity to recognize their hard work, passion, and commitment by submitting a nomination.</div>
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Attached you will find this year’s application. The application will also be available on the awards page at SCLA.net for future reference.</div>
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The nomination deadline is July 31st.</div>
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We look forward to celebrating the outstanding individuals who make library service exceptional across Suffolk County. Thank you for helping us recognize their contributions!</div>
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<b>Zachary Sogluizzo</b></div>
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55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.</div>
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