On behalf of the NASIG Executive Board and the Awards and Recognition committee, we are happy to announce a new award in recognition of the North American Serials Interest Group's (NASIG) twentieth anniversary.  NASIG is currently seeking professional candidates for its first ever Champion Award.

The purpose of the NASIG Champion Award is to acknowledge the contributions of a professional to the serials field.  Years of service are not the primary focus, but rather the impact one has made on the profession.  This can be exhibited in publications, presentations, innovative thinking, service, and/or personal excellence.  Applicants for the award can apply directly or be nominated by peers.

The award provides the recipient with conference registration, three nights housing, and travel costs to NASIG's annual conference.  In addition, s/he will receive a year's free membership and a monetary award of five hundred dollars. This award will be given once every five years. For more information about the 2005 Champion Award and how to apply, please go to http://www.nasig.org/public/timedated/championaward.html

Deadlines for this award are fast approaching; apply or nominate a peer today!

On behalf of: Rachel L. Frick and Jeff Slagell
Co-Chairs, Awards and Recognition Committee.
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Anne E. McKee
NASIG
Past President/Publicist