It is time to nominate a teen for the Nassau/Suffolk B.E.S.T. Award! For those unfamiliar with this award, library staff members can nominate a teen to receive recognition for their contributions to library services. There will be one winner per county. Applications (Paper or Online) must be received no later than Friday, October 17, 2025. […]
[NCLA] Nassau/Suffolk B.E.S.T Award
It is time to nominate a teen for the Nassau/Suffolk B.E.S.T. Award! For those unfamiliar with this award, library staff members can nominate a teen to receive recognition for their contributions to library services. There will be one winner per county. For more information, please check the attached flyer. Applications (online or paper) must be […]
2023 B.E.S.T. Award Nominations Reminder!
This is a reminder that there is one week left to nominate a teen for this year’s B.E.S.T. Award! For those unfamiliar with this award, library staff members can nominate a teen to receive recognition for their contributions to library services. There will be one winner per county. For more information, please check the attached flyer. […]
2022 B.E.S.T. Award Nominations
There are two weeks left to submit your nominations recognizing an outstanding teen from your community! As a reminder, the Nassau/Suffolk B.E.S.T Award submissions are due by Friday, March 25. We will announce the winners during the joint meeting on April 21, 2022. See the flyer here for more details. Apply online or with the paper […]
B.E.S.T. Award – Nominations Ending Soon!
Hi Everyone, Applications are still being accepted for the 2019 B.E.S.T. Award, which recognizes outstanding teens in our libraries. Please consider taking some time to nominate a teen from your library who has made an impact. You can send in a paper form, or submit your application online here: bit.ly/YASDBEST2019 Please submit your application by Monday, April 1, […]
B.E.S.T. Award 2018 (Nassau/Suffolk YASD)
Please click here to view the award application, or click here to access our online application form. Purpose: To honor significant contributions by a teenager to library services. Award: A commemorative plaque will be awarded to one teen in each county. Each award recipient will also be given a $150 stipend. Requirements: Be a […]
Announcing the B.E.S.T. Award – Nassau/Suffolk 2015
(Apply for the B.E.S.T. Award now!) Purpose: To honor significant contributions by a teenager to library services. Award: A commemorative plaque will be awarded to one teen in each county. Each award recipient will also be given a $150 stipend. Requirements: Be a Nassau or Suffolk County resident. Be a volunteer, employee or other affiliate […]



