The Canadian Library Association is seeking nominations for the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award.
The Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award is awarded to an outstanding illustrator of a children’s book published in Canada during 2015. The Award shall be bestowed upon books that are suitable for children up to and including age 12. To be eligible for this award, an illustrator must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, and the text of the book must be worthy of the book’s illustrations.
The award is given annually, when merited, at the Canadian Library Association’s national conference. The winner will receive a plaque and a cheque for $1,000.
Nominations should be sent by November 30, annually to:
Diana Gauthier
Email: diana.gauthier@opera.ncf.ca
2016 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Shortlist
2016 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award Winner
2015-16 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award Jury
| Name | Location |
| Diana Gauthier, Chair | Retired |
| Zoe Pappas-Acreman | Ottawa Public Library |
| Nicholle Plante | Calgary Public Library |
| Stirling Prentice | Ottawa Public Library |
| Randi Robin | Burnaby Public Library |