The Library Seeks Nominations for the 25th Anniversary of the Eleanor Gehres Award!

Friends,

As we celebrate 25 years of the Eleanor Gehres Award, we invite you to play a crucial role in this milestone by nominating an individual or organization who has significantly contributed to the Denver Public Library’s Western History Collection. Contributions can come from library materials, scholarships, life-long services, or bequests. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until Friday, February 14. 

Nominations should reflect the spirit of the late Denver Public Library librarian Eleanor Gehres and her dedication to expanding library audiences and accessible research collections. We welcome nominations highlighting contributions through library materials, scholarship, lifelong service, or bequests. 

To submit your nomination, visit denlib.org/gehresnom2025 or mail your one-page nomination to the address provided:

Eleanor Gehres Award

Denver Public Library Commission

10 W 14th Ave Pkwy

Denver, CO 80204-2731