Get Recognition for All Your Hard Work - Apply for a KMA Award Today!

Jul 03, 2024

KMA wants to recognize your museum for the hard work and innovation you bring to the museum community. Apply today for a KMA Award - self-nomination is highly encouraged in the following categories:

Award categories:

  • Technology Award (project budget $10K and above) - Given to an institution that demonstrates a creative use of technology. Example projects: digitization, social media, online videos, exhibition features, mobile device applications, or interactive kiosks.
  • Technology Award (project budget $9,999 and below) - Given to an institution that demonstrates a creative use of technology. Example projects: digitization, social media, online videos, exhibition features, mobile device applications, or interactive kiosks.
  • Graphic Design Award (project budget $10K and above) - Given to an organization for superior graphic design. Nominee may be a museum or organization that produced graphic design in support of a museum project. Examples: posters, flyers, brochures, gallery guides, or banners.
  • Graphic Design Award (project budget $9,999 and below) - Given to an organization for superior graphic design. Nominee may be a museum or organization that produced graphic design in support of a museum project. Examples: posters, flyers, brochures, gallery guides, or banners.
  • Award of Excellence - Given to an institution whose project or achievements are worthy of special recognition. Example projects: exhibitions, films, programming, oral histories, community projects, or collections care. Example achievements: Increased attendance, enhanced public access, or community leadership.
  • Distinguished Service Award - Given to an individual whose achievements are worthy of special recognition. Eligible recipients include staff, volunteers, or advocates.
  • Volunteer Award - Given to a museum volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to an institution.

Application deadline: September 30, 2024 at 5:00 pm
 

Eligibility: Nominees should be a KMA Individual Member or associated with a KMA Museum Member (formerly Institutional Member.)  Self nomination is highly encouraged.  Project-based awards must have been completed in the last year (see below for date range).

Want to see which types of projects have been awarded?  Check out last year's winners!


More Award Information and Application