The Museum Impact Award (Programs and Organizations) (2027)

The Museum Impact Award: Programs & Organizations

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 programs/initiatives and organizations may be recognized in a given year. Applications are due by December 4, 2026.
Eligibility
- Nominees may include museums, museum service organizations, affiliate organizations, ally organizations, related collectives, consultant organizations, universities, etc.—and any program or initiative within those organizations.
- Nominations may be submitted by staff of the organization or program/initiative being nominated, or by a peer. Self-nominations require two letters of recommendation in the application form.
- Recognition is limited to programs/initiatives and organizations based in the United States.
About the Nominee

Please complete the following information about the program/initiative or organization you are nominating for recognition.
Please select the type of nomination.
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About the Program/Initiative or Organization
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

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 the award.
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The Museum Impact Award: Programs & Organizations

Eligibility

About the Nominee

About the Program/Initiative or Organization

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