Nominations for the 2026 Information Literacy Award open in the new year. The award is open to all practitioners, researchers and academics working in the information literacy field in the UK, both individuals and teams, and recognises excellent practice. You can nominate colleagues or self-nominate, so why not start thinking about which person, team, project or initiative you want others to know about.
The prestigious award, the only of its kind for information literacy in the UK, is presented by the CILIP Information Literacy Group and UCL Department of Information Studies. Previous winners found it has demonstrated their innovation and expertise nationally and helped them become involved in strategic conversations advocating and developing information literacy in their fields.
It’s an amazing way to have your work recognised, both in and outside of the information literacy field, but don’t just take our word for it. We asked the 2025 winner to share their thoughts on what winning the Information Literacy Award meant to them.
Rebecca Mogg, Library Education Lead, Cardiff University
“Winning the Information Literacy Award has been a significant highlight in my professional career. Being recognised for my work in raising the profile of information literacy within the university and through local and national initiatives, as well as the range of learning resources we’ve developed and shared, has affirmed the value of our efforts and given me a renewed sense of pride in our work.
However, my success is very much driven by my fantastic colleagues. For the Library’s Education Team and the wider Library Service this award is also a celebration of the vital contribution their work brings to our university and professional community. It acknowledges the dedication and creativity that underpin our shared goal of supporting students in developing their information literacy.
On a personal level, the award has given me visibility within the sector, strengthened my confidence, and provided a powerful reminder of the difference our collective work can make. The award has also opened new opportunities for continuing professional development with an invitation to speak at a regional cross-sectoral event about my career in early 2026. This will allow me to further share my experiences and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the evolving role of information literacy in education and beyond.
Huge thanks to my colleagues for nominating me and to the IL Award judges for their selection.”
You can find more information about the criteria for nominations and the nomination process on the LILAC website. We look forward to receiving your nominations in the new year!
The LILAC Committee
