The 2024 awards have been announced!

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IAM would like to recognize the outstanding leadership and achievements of Idaho Museums as they serve their local communities. By recognizing superior and innovative efforts, the IAM Awards of Excellence winners serve as models and inspirations for others in Idaho. Recipients will receive recognition at the IAM Annual Meeting and will be featured on the IAM website, newsletter, and social media outlets. They will also receive a monetary award to use for their museum in the amount of $250.

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Leadership of Excellence: Stephen S. Cox, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology – To an individual who has exhibited leadership qualities by achieving excellence in his or her work in a museum, including in the areas of collection, preservation, research, interpretation, and education.

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Volunteerism of Excellence: Debbie Manwaring, Elk River Historical Society- To an individual or board, who has demonstrated exemplary service and leadership qualities by achieving excellence in their service to the museum.

 

Program of Excellence: BRIFT Project, University of Idaho Black History Research Lab and the Latah County Historical Society - To an individual, team or museum who has achieved excellence with a museum program, resource, or media piece, including a museum outreach program done within the community.

 

Nomination Process

 

The 2025 awards will be open for nominations in 2025.