Friends of the Library, Montgomery County
Charles W. Gilchrist Volunteer Award
Award Description:
This annual award is given in memory of Charles W. Gilchrist, who sought to encourage community participation in Montgomery County. It is presented, without regard to race, religion or national origin, to an individual, family, family foundation, corporation, or civic group that has demonstrated exceptional service to Montgomery County Libraries (MCPL) through volunteer and/or philanthropic support.
Award Criteria:
The nominee should be an exceptional volunteer or donor who has made a significant contribution to the public library system. The nomination should be submitted in writing and include the following information with specific examples:
- Evidence of volunteer or philanthropic support (hours of service, donations of money or in-kind goods, bequest, etc.).
- Description of the impact on your specific branch or MCPL.
- Description of any other volunteer or philanthropic support in Montgomery County or the region.
- Letters of support (optional) from other charitable organizations detailing nature and impact of support, and innovative approaches to solving community problems.
Award Committee:
A committee of MCPL and Friends’ staff and volunteers will review each nomination. The committee will recommend a recipient to the Friends’ Board of Trustees who will make the final decision.
Download Gilchrist Award Application Form and Return Nomination Packet to:
Ari Z. Brooks, Executive Director
Friends of the Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 310, Rockville, MD 20850
For more information, call 240.777.0020. Fax: 240.777.0066. Email: staff@folmc.org.