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 Colaianni Jury will review nominations for eligibility and award points based on accomplishments in hospital library work, impact of work, service to the profession, visibility and recognition of work, and major current undertakings. Nominations should include a description of the nominee's qualifications for this award, including specific comments on the following description of significant professional achievements, accomplishments in hospital library work, impact of work, service to the profession, visibility and recognition of work, and major current undertakings. Any further information which may assist the jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient must also be submitted. It is optional but up to three letters of support may be also included in the nomination. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.