Romance Advocate of the Year

Windy City has had a longstanding tradition of honoring one special librarian each year who goes above and beyond to support the romance genre with the Northern Illinois Librarian Of The Year Award. Our chapter has since expanded this recognition to include booksellers, reviewers, and industry professionals who have made outstanding efforts in supporting the romance community.

Nominations are open to recognize a librarian, bookseller, book reviewer or member of the romance publishing industry who has contributed to supporting romance books in our community.

The award will be presented at our annual Cathie Linz

Romance Appreciation Dinner.

Romance Advocate of the Year

Date *

Email *

Your Name *

First and Last Name

Nominee *

First and Last Name

Please tell us in a paragraph or more why you think this librarian, bookseller, or romance industry advocate deserves the Romance Advocate of the Year award: *

Any librarian in Northern Illinois is eligible for nomination, as well as booksellers or romance industry contacts who have advocated for romance books in the Chicagoland community. Criteria for nomination should include going “above and beyond” in service to romance readers, writers, and the genre. Any member in good standing of Windy City RWA can supply a nomination.

Historical Recipients