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2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service
By Donna DiMichele | October 24, 2011
Which library or museum do you believe has exemplified extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions? Has its impact on the community been a model of civic engagement? Did it become the centerpiece of economic and/or environmental change in its community? Does its educational impact make it the place of choice for lifelong learning? If you’re now thinking “my library/museum is outstanding” and I wish everyone know it, then read further!
Supporters of outstanding museums and libraries are encouraged to nominate these institutions for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service [by December 15, 2011], the nation’s highest honor for exemplary museum and library community service. The National Medal honors museums and libraries that make extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions. Medal winners receive a $10,000 award and are honored at a National Medal award ceremony held in Washington, D.C.
2011 winners of the National Medal
Any individual, including a museum or library employee, may nominate a museum or library in the United States and its territories for the National Medal. Public or private nonprofit museums, including zoos, art, history, science and technology, children’s, and natural history museums; historic houses, nature centers, and botanical gardens; and all types of nonprofit libraries, including public, school, academic, research, and archival, are eligible to receive this honor.
A complete application will include a five-page, single-spaced narrative; financial statements for the past two fiscal years; and up to three letters of support. These nominating materials are reviewed by members of the National Museum and Library Services Board, an appointed presidential policy advisory board of IMLS. Based on their recommendations, the IMLS Director selects the final winners. More information and the nomination form
Nominations must be postmarked by December 15, 2011 to this address (no faxes or emails will be accepted):
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Office of the Director
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M St. NW 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
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