The American Library Association (ALA) is a professional society for librarians and some other information service providers.
Its awards program includes "Books, Print & Media Awards"; professional recognition within the library sciences; and scholarships, fellowships and grants.
Some of the former are annual book awards with great public visibility.
AIA/ALA Library Building Awards — co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, honoring excellence in library architecture and design Youth Media Awards ("Best Books" to 2010)[a] (Previously Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) (Previously Amelia Bloomer Project)