For more than 25 years, we have been dedicated to the concept of intellectual freedom and excellence in education. To further this concept, we established ProQuest Intellectual Freedom Awards.

These awards are administered on statewide, national and international levels in conjunction with intellectual freedom committees, the American Library Association and various academic associations. These awards are presented at annual professional meetings.

The ProQuest Intellectual Freedom Awards began in conjunction with the North Carolina Library Association in 1981. Since then, we have established more than 30 intellectual and academic freedom awards.

Intellectual Freedom Awards are presented to individuals or groups who have met or resisted attempts at censorship and have otherwise furthered the cause of intellectual and academic freedom. Previous winners include public and school librarians, teachers, administrators, school board members, authors, parents, bookstore owners, community groups and students.

ProQuest's purpose is to support the efforts of intellectual freedom committees. By honoring those who oppose censorship, we hope to increase awareness of the importance of intellectual freedom and to reinforce the idea that citizens cannot take First Amendment freedoms for granted. Get involved in your library, speak out, and support those who fight against censorship!

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