The Lois Ann Colaianni Award for Excellence and Achievement in Hospital Librarianship is bestowed to a member of the association who has made significant contributions to the profession through overall distinction or leadership in hospital library administration or service, production of a definitive publication related to hospital librarianship, teaching, research, advocacy, or the development or application of innovative technology to hospital librarianship. Nominees must be members of MLA. Nominees must be hospital librarians at the time of the award and must have worked in a hospital library for at least five years immediately preceding the award. The nomination may be made for contributions to hospital librarianship as demonstrated by excellence and achievement in service, advocacy, leadership, publications, presentations, teaching, research, technology, administration, special projects, or any combination of these areas. Nominees are required to submit their current curriculum vitae or resume and any further information which may assist the jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient. Up to three letters of support may be included, optional. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.