FOLIO will present three awards to Friends groups that demonstrate exemplary success in support of their local library in 2026. Entries must be received no later than January 31, 2027
- Two John Harkey Best Friends Awards of $1,000 each recognize a Friends group in a city or town with a population of less than 10,000.
- The Oklahoma Best Friends Award of $1,000 recognizes a Friends group in a city or town with a population in excess of 10,000.
To compete for the awards, a Friends group must have paid FOLIO membership dues during 2026
The Best Friends Committee will use the following criteria for judging all entries:
- Narrative summary describing a major innovative/creative event or series of activities that impacted your library for calendar year 2026.
- A narrative describing the process used for increasing the involvement of patrons in the local library
Use numbers to indicate:- How the events increased the patronage use of the library.
- The approximate number of members of the local community involved in each event.
- Quality of the narrative and the organization of materials presented in support of your entry.
Materials may include: PowerPoint, pictures, videos, newspaper or magazine articles, newsletters, posters, handouts and flyers concerning the events. Scrapbooks are acceptable, but not required. Entries may be electronically submitted via e-mail. The deadline is January 31, 2027.
Complete and submit the either of the two forms below and email documentation to BestFriends@okfriends.net, or mail to Melinda Howard, 6232 Olde Harwick Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73162.
Online
Printed Form
Click on the following link, print and fill out the form, and mail. Address is on the form.