The 2026 awards are now accepting nominations!

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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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Museum of Excellence: To a museum that has exhibited excellence in its work, including in the areas of collection, preservation, research, interpretation, and education. 

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Leadership of Excellence: 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: 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: 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

 

To nominate an individual or museum, please submit the form linked here. Nominations are due October 15th. Please email idahomuseums@gmail.com with questions.