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T 805 MTCC 107PF 5:30 PM ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION & ONTARIO LIBRARY BOARDS' ASSOCIATION Public Library Reception Michael Coteau, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport (Culture); Steven Davidson, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. 806 MTCC 107 6:30 PM ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION & ONTARIO LIBRARY BOARDS' ASSOCIATION The 2011 Public Library Awards Dinner Ticket required, $65 Celebrate the accomplishments of Ontario's Public Libraries and the achievements of the individuals who lead the way at the annual banquet. AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will announce the winners of the: · Ministers Award for Innovation · Angus Mowat Awards for Excellence The shortlists for the Ministry of Culture's Awards were announced during Ontario Public Library Week. OLA presents the following award: · Archival and Preservation Achievement Award: Brantford Public Library This award is sponsored by: OLBA presents the following award: W.J. Robertson Medallion for Public Librarian of the Year: Margaret Rule, Middlesex County Public Library OPLA presents the following awards: · Leadership in Adult Readers' Advisory Award: Shonna Froebel, Barrie Public Library · Lifetime Achievement Award: Ken Roberts, Hamilton Public Library Additional Awards being presented include: · Public Library Accreditation Certificates · Friendship Feather Award Program · Honouring Gord Thomson with the generous support of WWW.ACCESSOLA.COM THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 49