APTrust proudly congratulates our Board Chair, Tyler Walters, Dean of Libraries at Virginia Tech, on being named the recipient of the 2025 National Digital Stewardship Alliance Excellence Award in the Individual category.
The NDSA Excellence Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose work exemplifies innovation, collaboration, and leadership in the field of digital preservation. Tyler’s award honors his longstanding commitment to advancing digital stewardship, fostering collaboration across institutions, and mentoring the next generation of preservation leaders.
As a founding member of APTrust and a national voice in digital preservation, Tyler has consistently championed community-driven infrastructure, sustainable practices, and open dialogue about the future of stewardship. His leadership continues to shape how libraries, archives, and research institutions safeguard digital scholarship for generations to come.
Please join us in congratulating Tyler on this well-deserved recognition from the NDSA community!