Local Government Award
The Local Government Award is an annual award that recognises the Queensland Local Government that demonstrates outstanding community service through delivery of an individual program or service.
The winner is determined by the QPLA Executive Board based on how well the applicant’s submission addresses the criteria. The winner is announced annually at either the QPLA Conference or Professional Development Intensive.
The Award winner receives $1,000 for their library service.
2021 LG Awards – Closing Date Extended to 15 September 2021
To apply and for further information, download the LGA Award Submission Form 2021.
2020 LG Award Winner: Moreton Bay Region Libraries
Congratulations to this year’s recipient : Pop Up Space in the Library celebrating PLAY in Moreton Bay Region Libraries.
Well done to all nominees for the high calibre of submissions in 2020 – keep up the great work!
2020 LG Award Nominees:
| Local Government | Project Name |
| Paroo Shire Council | Storytime at Cunnamulla Library |
| Mackay Regional Council | Mackay Pop-Up Library |
| Moreton Bay Region Libraries | PUPS in the Library |
| Flinders Regional Council | Stage 1 – FSPL Outreach |
| Bundaberg Regional Library | Library Digitisation Project |
| Lockyer Valley Libraries | Lockyer Valley Story Path |
| Rockhampton Libraries | Rockhampton Staff Capacity |
| Ipswich Libraries | Dive into Books: Kids Alive |
| Ipswich Libraries | Karalee Pod |
| Ipswich Libraries | Building Better Libraries |
Local Government Awards submissions 2020