VALA's most prestigious award, the Robert D. Williamson Award for 2010, will be announced at the VALA2010 Conference Dinner on Wednesday 10 February.

Named after one of the early pioneers of our industry, Bob Williamson. This biennial award is presented to an individual or organisation who or which, in the opinion of the judging panel, has made and is currently making an outstanding contribution to the development of information technology usage in Australian libraries and is positively and significantly influencing development in information technology usage within libraries.

The Award consists of a framed certificate and a gift (or gifts) to the value of AUD $1,000 (one thousand Australian dollars).

The Robert D. Williamson Award is announced and presented at the VALA Conference Dinner. The VALA web site provides details about the Robert D. Williamson Award and past recipients.

Date and time: Wednesday 10 February 2010 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Location: Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, Collins Street, Melbourne
Cost: AUD $121.00 per person including GS.