Two outstanding pupils have been named winners of the UK Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award , celebrating the vital role young people play in supporting and promoting school libraries. Olipher Grey of Ullswater Community College in Penrith has been named the Secondary School Winner , while Beatrice McMillan of Ravenscourt Park Prep School in London has been named the Primary School Winner. The winners were selected from an impressive group of finalists representing a

The Judging Panel of the UK PLAA are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 primary and secondary awards. We were overwhelmed by the quality of nominations we received this year. Every single nomination came from pupils who do fantastic work in their school libraries, showing commitment, creativity and real enthusiasm for helping others enjoy reading and learning. The standard was incredibly high and it was genuinely difficult to narrow the list down. If you were no

Do you have a pupil library assistant that has shown dedication to your school library, gone above and beyond in their role, or advocated for the school library in the wider community? Does one of your pupil librarians demonstrate exceptional skills using the library resources and make a tangible difference to your school library? The Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award aims to celebrate the wonderful contribution of pupil librarians across the UK. Nominating your pupil