Mike Hughes retired in May 2020 from his position as Associate Director of the Quinnipiac University Lynne L. Pantalena Law Library. During his thirty-two years at Quinnipiac and thirteen years prior to that at the Yale Law Library, he was a very active member in Law Librarians of New England, including past president.
The Edgar Award is bestowed on a law librarian (living or deceased) who as a member of the Law Librarians of New England, has made significant and sustained contributions to the field of law librarianship over the course of his or her career.
The Executive Board shall consider the following criteria in evaluating candidates for the Edgar Award:
Nominees for the Edgar Award may be submitted by any member of the Law Librarians of New England to the Law Librarians of New England Executive Board, or to a committee or individual(s) designated by the Executive Board.
The Award, a plaque with an appropriate inscription, shall be presented at the discretion of the Executive Board. Only one award will be given per year. However, there is no requirement that an award be given in any year.
Ad Hoc Edgar Award Commitee
Bonnie Koneski-White, Chair
Karen Moss
Ken Svengalis