The Museum Impact Award (Individuals) (2027)

The Museum Impact Award (Individuals)

This award highlights important and noteworthy work that is driving impact and making a difference both internally through museum workplace culture, programs, and policies and externally through engagement with museum audiences and communities. The work of awardees serves as a learning opportunity and inspiration to others in the field. Multiple individuals may be recognized in a given year. Applications are due by December 4, 2026.
Eligibility
- Nominees may work for or with museums in any capacity.
- Nominee may be from or based in any country but must demonstrate contributions to US museum(s) and/or the US museum field.
- Self-nominations are accepted. If submitting a self-nomination, two letters of recommendation are required in the application form.
Nominee's Contact Information

Please complete the following information about the individual you are nominating for recognition.
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About the Nominee
Please submit a compelling narrative summary of why the nominee deserves to be recognized, outlining the specific nature, outcomes (including any available data), and impact of the nominee’s work or achievement. The review criteria details include:
- How the nominee demonstrates sustained support for advancing impact
- Describing the ways in which the nominee has served as a catalyst for change
- The rationale for developing or undertaking the work
If there is data (qualitative or quantitative) to reflect the impact of the nominee and how this work supports institutional or individual goals or strategies, please include this as well.
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If you are submitting a self-nomination, please submit two letters of recommendation (500 words max.).

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Your Contact Information

If you are nominating a colleague (as opposed to a self-nomination), please provide your contact information so that we can communicate with you about award decisions. We will not contact the nominee unless they have been selected to receive an award.
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The Museum Impact Award (Individuals)

Eligibility

Nominee's Contact Information

About the Nominee

Your Contact Information