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Awards Program
Awards Program
Each year the CMA presents awards to celebrate and
encourage excellence within the Canadian museum
sector. A volunteer jury conducts a peer review of
all submissions, and the successful recipients are
honoured at the CMA’s national conference.
The CMA presents the following awards:
Ø The Awards of Outstanding Ø The Museums and Schools Partnership
Achievement recognizes exceptional Award recognizes excellence in collaboration
museum projects in a series of categories, between Canadian museums and schools
such as exhibitions, publications, in developing educational programming.
marketing, conservation, and so on. This award is a collaboration between the
Canadian Museums Association and the
Ø The Award of Distinguished Service Canadian Teachers’ Federation.
recognizes significant contributions by
individuals to the Canadian museum Ø ICOM Canada’s International
sector throughout the course of their Achievement Award honours a Canadian
careers. - museum professional or organization
that has demonstrated and promoted
Ø The Fellows of the CMA recognizes excellence in Canadian museology on an
individuals who have shown dedication international scale.
to supporting the work of the CMA
throughout the course of their careers. Ø Museum Volunteer Award recognizes
individuals or groups who generously
Ø The Barbara A. Tyler Award in Museum volunteer their time and commitment to a
Leadership recognizes excellence in museum or related heritage institution for
museum leadership within the Canadian several years. This award is a collaboration
Museum community. between the Canadian Museums
Association (CMA) and the Canadian
Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM).
The deadline for applications and nominations for all awards is November 15 each year.
Here, you will find all the information and form you will need to apply or to nominate
someone for an award.
Questions? Contact:
awards@museums.ca
613-567-0099
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Canadian Museums Association
CMA Awards of Outstanding Achievement
The CMA Awards of Outstanding Achievement recognize exceptional museum projects in a variety of different categories.
The CMA awards committee assesses all submissions and winners are selected by majority vote. If the committee is unable to
identify a suitable achievement, no award is given. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Categories
• Conservation: For excellence in • Journalism: For a journalist or • Publications: For books,
preservation and conservation publication that has made a catalogues, and other printed
practices. dedicated commitment to reporting materials, that are distinguished by
on relevant museum issues. their quality of concept and design,
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• ducation: For programming writing, effectiveness of finished
that advances knowledge and M
• anagement: For outstanding product, and technical production
understanding by reaching new leadership, by a team or individual, quality.
audiences or enhancing existing ones. that contributes to the improvement
of the organization or excellence in R
• esearch: For research activities
• Exhibitions: For temporary, professional practice. carried out in museums or applied
permanent, or traveling exhibitions to museum practice that contribute
that effectively and distinctively M
• arketing: For effective marketing to the development of new
contribute to increased public tools, including advertising knowledge and understanding.
understanding. campaigns, public relations and
promotional programs, which • Sponsorship: For sponsors who
• Facility Development and Design: increase public awareness, and bring have made notable contributions
For demonstrated excellence in more visitors to museums. to and demonstrated support for
function, vision, innovation, museum work in Canada.
environmentalism, accessibility, or • Philanthropy: For an individual or
architecture. organization that has been generous
to museums in Canada without any
expectation of reward.
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Canadian Museums Association
Eligibility Nomination Instructions
Open to any individual, team or institu- Nominations may be made by the person
tion in the museum field, with the excep- or group who carried out the project, or by
tion of the members of the CMA Awards a third party, and must be sponsored by
Jury. Projects must be completed during someone with individual or institutional
the year of application. membership in the CMA.
Deadline Required documents:
November 15 each year. • A full project description, max. 2 pages.
Attach as Appendix 1.
Criteria • A project explanation, max 4 pages,
Projects will be assessed against the that details what makes this project an
following: outstanding achievement, how it meets
the selection criteria. Attach as Appendix
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• iffusion: Promotes physical, intellec- 2.
tual and social outreach.
• Six (6) copies of any support materials.
• Inclusion: Reflects upon and represent Note this material will not be returned.
both accessibility and diversity.
Complete and print the Nomination Form
• Innovation: Promotes new and creative [see page 13], and attach the required
ideas. documents.
• Practices: Exceeds the current standards
Questions? Contact:
of museum practice.
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• Relevance: Demonstrates relevance to
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the communities served.
• Resources: Demonstrates an effective use
of available resources.
• Vision: Advances a vision of the future of
museums, of what could be.
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Canadian Museums Association
CMA Award of Distinguished Service
This CMA award was established in 2006 to recognize the accomplished career of a dedicated
museum professional to the Canadian museum sector.
Eligibility Nomination Instructions
Nomination is open to all members Each nominee must be sponsored by
of the Canadian museum community three Canadian museum professionals,
— including volunteers, board members, including at least one who is a member of
supporters, as well as employees — who the CMA in good standing.
have contributed long and distinguished
service and have been dedicated to the The nomination must include these
advancement of museums in Canada. documents:
They need not necessarily be a member of • A statement, no longer than 300 words,
the CMA. which explains why the nominee merits
the award and how they meet the
Deadline required criteria.
November 15 each year. • A full résumé of the nominee’s career.
Criteria • Any other relevant documentation.
Each nominee must have done the Complete and print the Nomination Form
following: [see page 13], and attach the required
documents.
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• orked in one or more Canadian
museum(s) as defined by the CMA, or Questions? Contact:
in a provincial or national association
organized to support the museum awards@museums.ca
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museums.
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• orked for a significant number of
years in, or for, the Canadian museum
community.
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• emonstrated excellence in their
contributions to the functioning or
advancement of Canadian museums.
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Canadian Museums Association
Fellows of the CMA
Appointment as a Fellow is the highest form of recognition bestowed by the Canadian
Museums Association. There can be no more than 50 Fellows at any time, and therefore
inclusion in this order indicates significant accomplishment. Nominations are forwarded
to the CMA Board of Directors, and the presentation of the title is made at the National
conference.
Eligibility Nomination Instructions
To be appointed as a Fellow, nominees A nomination must be made by three
must be, or have been, individual sponsors, one of whom must be a Fellow
members of the CMA. and the others CMA members in good
standing.
Deadline
The nomination must include:
November 15 each year.
• A statement, no longer than 300 words,
Criteria explaining why the nominee should
be appointed as a Fellow, including a
Each nominee must have accomplished the description of how the person meets the
following: required criteria.
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• ontributed in a distinctive and • A full résumé of the nominee’s career.
exemplary fashion to the profession, to
the advancement of museums and to the • Any other relevant documentation.
work of the CMA.
Complete and print the Nomination Form
• ade a cumulative contribution to the
M [see page 13], and attach the required
sector over time that has had significant documents.
regional, national, or international
impact. Questions? Contact:
• hown commitment to the ideals of the
S awards@museums.ca
Canadian museum community, and to 613-567-0099
the principles and philosophy of
the CMA.
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Canadian Museums Association
ICOM Canada’s International
Achievement Award
ICOM Canada’s International Achievement Award honours a Canadian museum
professional or organization that has demonstrated and promoted excellence in
Canadian museology on an international scale. This award recognizes the outstanding
contribution of knowledge and expertise towards the advancement and support of
museology worldwide. The successful recipient is honoured at the CMA’s annual
conference.
Eligibility Nomination Instructions
To be eligible for this award, the nominee Complete the Nomination Form and
must be an ICOM member in good attach the following:
standing and must have worked in a
Canadian institution. An ICOM member • A letter of nomination signed by the
who is familiar with the nominee’s nominator, max 2 pages.
achievements must make the nomination. • An explanation that clearly states how the
nominee meets the criteria, max 3 pages.
Deadline • A curriculum vitae for the nominee.
November 15 each year. • Six copies of any supporting material
presenting the nominee’s international
Criteria work.
Each nominee must have done the Complete and print the Nomination Form
following: [see page 13], and attach the required
documents.
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• layed a significant role in putting
Canadian museums on the world stage. Questions? Contact:
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• eveloped and supported international awards@museums.ca
co-operation, collaboration, and 613-567-0099
partnerships.
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• ontributed to the expansion of links
between Canadian and international
museums.
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• ostered and promoted Canadian
museology internationally.
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Canadian Museums Association
Tony Hauser
Barbara A. Tyler Award in Museum
Leadership
This award recognizes the exceptional contribution of the late Barbara A. Tyler to the Can-
adian museum community. Created at her request, supported by her personal generosity
and supplemented by generous donations from many friends and admirers, this bi-annual
award will celebrate — in her own words — “the best leadership in museum management
in Canada”.
Barbara Tyler spent over 30 years in areas of growing responsibility within the museum
community, starting with the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art in Fort Worth, Texas in
1961. She moved to Canada in 1969 and worked in senior positions at National Historic
Sites, the National Museum of Man (now the Canadian Museum of Civilization), the
National Museums Corporation, the Glenbow Museum, and in 1986 became the Director
of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection in Kleinburg.
Barbara Tyler inspired a generation of museum professionals with her expertise, vision,
warmth, leadership and strong will. She was an active supporter of the Canadian Mu-
seums Association and served as President from 1987-89. During her term she strength-
ened the CMA’s advocacy role at an earlier challenging time, contributed to the restructur-
ing of the national museums, lobbied for an updated national museums policy, inspired
strong governance in museums, fought censorship legislation, and took strong positions
on copyright issues, and on many other issues central to the effective practice of our pro-
fession and to the effective service and benefit of our museums to society.
In 1996 she was appointed a Fellow of the CMA. She also taught an annual course on mu-
seum management at the Banff Centre, and served as an advisor to many museums and
young professionals across Canada. Barbara Tyler passed away in March 2007, following
an all-too-short period of retirement.
Eligibility Recognition
The Award is open to all museum The winner will receive a certificate and
directors or senior managers, salaried or a $1000 gift to help further support the
volunteer, in a CMA member institution recipient’s leadership activities or to be
in good standing. presented to a protégé chosen by the
Award winner, as a contribution to their
training — to the skills and knowledge
transmission essential to building
leadership capacity.
Deadline
November 15 each year.
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Criteria • Members of the jury are not eligible, nor
are their institutions.
The Barbara Tyler Award will recognize an
individual who has demonstrated leadership • A completed application form.
in taking his or her museum to a new level
• An Advisory Committee has been
of contribution to Canadian society. The
established to assist by seeking out
specific criteria capture the many different
proposals.
ways there are to demonstrate leadership as
a manager:
Adjudication and Administration
• Positive impact upon the well being of
• Adjudication is carried out by the
the institution through development and
Advisory Committee.
adoption of a sustainable business model
which has been proven to be effective; • All materials submitted will become the
property of the CMA and will be held in
• Encouragement of creative innovation in
confidence by the Association.
the context of achieving positive operating
outcomes; • All applications will be processed and
researched by CMA staff to identify
• Demonstration of powerful community
accuracy, and secure outside validation
engagement that has advanced the
of the achievement.
institution and its interests;
• The Award will be presented at the CMA
• Enhancement of the institution’s pursuit of
National Conference at a suitable time,
the highest ethical standards
ideally with the other CMA Awards.
• Capital projects will be considered from Emphasis will be placed on publicizing
the perspective of transformational the award in the media.
change, taking a museum to new level of
contribution to Canadian society;
Complete and print the Nomination Form
• Other appropriate leadership criteria such [see page 15], and attach the required
as vision, dedication, integrity etc… documents.
Nomination Instructions Questions? Contact:
• Self nominations are not accepted. awards@museums.ca
613-567-0099
• The Award is open to all museum
directors and senior managers, salaried
and volunteer, at museums in Canada
which are CMA members in good
standing.
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Museums and Schools Partnership Award
This award recognizes excellence in collaboration between Canadian museums and schools in devel-
oping educational programming to enrich and expand students’ understanding of and appreciation for
Canada’s cultural and natural heritage. The Museums and Schools Partnership Award is a collaboration
between the Canadian Museums Association and the Canadian Teachers’ Federation.
Eligibility Nomination Instructions
The award is open to any Canadian school Nominations may be submitted by any
or school board in collaboration with person or group in the community where the
any Canadian public non-profit museum school/school district and museum/museum
(including closely related institutions such as group are located.
zoos and science centers) or museum group,
with the exception of institutions employing Required documents:
members of the awards committee. • Complete and sign the Submission Form,
and submit it with six (6) copies of the
Deadline required documents.
November 15 each year. • A brief project summary of 50 words or less.
Attach as Appendix 1.
Criteria
• A full project description, max. 2 pages.
Projects will be assessed on the following
Attach as Appendix 2.
criteria:
• A detailed explanation, max. 4 pages, that
• Collaboration: Demonstrates how
details how the program/project addresses
museums and schools can work effectively
meets the criteria in an outstanding way.
together.
Attach as Appendix 3.
• Heritage: Enriches and expands students’
• A copy of all supporting documents and
understanding of and appreciation for
support materials, such as photographs,
Canada’s cultural and natural heritage.
slides, media clippings, publications, videos,
• Partnership: Shares authority, investment websites, etc. Note these materials will not
of resources, and risk-taking. be returned.
• Relevance: Demonstrates relevance of the Complete and print the Nomination Form
project/program to the communities served [see page 17], and attach the required
and to the advancement of museum and documents.
school practice.
Questions? Contact:
• Synergy: Realizes an educational
opportunity neither partner could achieve awards@museums.ca
without the help of the other. 613-567-0099
• Vision: Advances the possibilities of what
museums and schools can achieve together.
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The Canadian Federation
of Friends of Museums
Museum Volunteer Award
The Museum Volunteer Award is a collaboration between the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) and the Canadian
Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM).
Award purpose Deadline Nomination must include:
This Award recognizes individuals November 15 each year. • A completed award application
or groups who generously volunteer form;
their time and commitment to a Criteria • A signed letter of nomination from
museum or related heritage institu- Each nominee will be assessed the institution (that employed
tion for several years. It recognizes against the following: the volunteer) clearly describing
volunteers for their continuous years the volunteer’s activities and
of commitment and service to the • Value: Nominee contributed a
valued service to the museum and accomplishments;
institution.
the community • An explanation that details what
About the award • Innovation: Nominee initiated new makes the nominee’s volunteerism
programs or activities and used new an outstanding achievement and
The Award consists of a personal how it meets the selection criteria
certificate which is presented to the methods to solve problems
(max. 2 pages);
recipients during the CMA Annual • Achievement: Nominee
Conference. accomplished desired results • Two letters of support, one from a
• Impact: The activity or service volunteer and one from a volunteer
Eligibility produced positive changes and organization or the community
provides examples for other groups who has benefited from the
The nominee for this award is an
volunteer’s commitment;
individual or a group who has • Time: Amount of time devoted
demonstrated an outstanding to the activity or service was • Visual materials of the nominated
contribution to a public, non-profit significant volunteer and activities (optional).
museum or related heritage/ cultural
• Dedication: demonstrate ongoing • Six copies of any supporting
institution in a volunteer capacity.
dedication and commitment to material presenting the nominee’s
This contribution can be as a volunteerism and to the cultural international work.
member of a volunteer committee, a and heritage field.
board of trustees, as a special-event Complete and print the Nomination
coordinator or in another significant Selection process Form [see page 19], and attach with
way. An independent selection committee the required documents.
The nominee must: reviews the nominations and
chooses the Award recipients.
• have volunteered with the Mail your nomination form to:
organization for at least four The nomination must be supported
Museum Volunteer Award
consecutive years; by someone with individual or
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institutional membership in CMA or
• not have received payment for 280 Metcalfe Street, Suite 400
CFFM.
their volunteer work; Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R7
• not have performed the services Questions? Contact:
as part of their regular business or
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professional duties.
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Canadian Museums Association
Nomination Forms
Ø To submit a nomination for the following awards,
follow the steps in the Awards Nomination Form on
page 13.
Ø CMA Awards of Outstanding Achievement
Ø CMA Award of Distinguished Service
Ø Fellows of the CMA
Ø ICOM Canada’s International Achievement Award
Ø To submit a nomination for the Barbara A. Tyler
Award in Museum Leadership, follow the steps in
the Barbara A. Tyler Award in Museum Leadership
Nomination Form on page 15
Ø To submit a nomination for the Museums and
Schools Partnership Award, follow the steps in
the Museums and Schools Partnership Award
Nomination Form on page 17
Ø To submit a nomination for the Museum Volunteer
Award, follow the steps in the Museum Volunteer
Nomination Form on page 19.
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Canadian Museums Association
Awards Nomination Form
1) Whom or what are you nominating?
The nominee is an: [ ] Individual [ ] Project [ ] Team [ ] Institution
If it is a project, please provide:
Project title: ___________________________________________________
Location: _____________________________________________________
Completion date: ______________________________________________
Follow these five
steps to submit a Nominee Name: ___________________________________________
nomination for (or team lead name)
the following Institution: ____________________________________________________
awards :
Address: ______________________________________________________
CMA Awards
of Outstanding Phone: _______________________________________________________
Achievement Fax: __________________________________________________________
CMA Award of Email: _______________________________________________________
Distinguished Service
Fellows of the CMA
ICOM Canada’s 2) Which award are you applying for?
International [ ] CMA Awards of Outstanding Achievement, in the following category (check ONE):
Achievement Award
[ ] Conservation [ ] Education [ ] Facility Development and Design
[ ] Exhibitions [ ] Journalism [ ] Management
[ ] Marketing [ ] Philanthropy [ ] Publications
[ ] Research [ ] Sponsorship
[ ] CMA Award of Distinguished Service
[ ] Fellows of the CMA
[ ] ICOM Canada’s International Achievement Award
3) As Nominator, please provide your contact information:
Name: ______________________________________________________
Position: _____________________________________________________
Institution: ____________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________
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Awards Nomination Form
4) Provide the required documentation (six (6) copies of each document)
CMA Awards of Outstanding Achievement
• A brief project summary (max. 50 words).
• A description that outlines the structure and goals of the project (max. 2 pages).
• An explanation that details what makes this project an outstanding achievement, and
how it meets the selection criteria (max. 4 pages).
• A master list that documents all the material provided with the nomination form.
CMA Award of Distinguished Service
Names of the three Canadian museum professionals sponsoring the application, in-
• Names of the three Canadian museum professionals sponsoring the application, in�
cluding the CMA membership number of one individual.
• Nomination statement (max. 300 words).
• Nominee’s resume.
• A master list that documents all the material provided with the nomination form.
Fellows of the CMA
• Names of the three Canadian museum professionals sponsoring the application
(one MUST be a Fellow), including the CMA membership numbers for all three.
• Nomination statement (max. 300 words).
• Nominee’s resume.
• A master list that documents all the material provided with the nomination form.
ICOM Canada’s International Achievement Award
• Nomination statement (max. 2 pages).
• Explanation of how nominee meets criteria.
• Nominee’s resume.
• A master list that documents all the material provided with the nomination form.
5) Submit your nomination form
Complete the nomination form and submit it to the CMA before NOVEMBER 15, with
ALL the required documentation related to the award (six copies).
Note that incomplete submissions will NOT be reviewed.
Relevant support materials could include photographs, slides, media clippings, publica-
tions, print collateral, videos, websites, resumes, and so on. Note that support materials
submitted will NOT be returned.
Questions?
Contact: Send your nomination to:
awards@museums.ca
613-567-0099 Canadian Museums Association
280 Metcalfe Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R7
OR
awards@museums.ca
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Barbara A. Tyler Award in Museum
Leadership Nomination Form
1) Nominee (please use capital letters)
Name: _______________________________________________________
Salaried / Volunteer: ___________________________________________
Position/ Title: ________________________________________________
Institution: ___________________________________________________
To submit a
nomination Address: ______________________________________________________
for this award,
follow these Phone: _______________________________________________________
steps.
Fax: __________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
CMA institutional membership number: __________________________
2) Nominator (please use capital letters)
Name: _______________________________________________________
Institution: ______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________________
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Canadian Museums Association
Barbara A. Tyler Award in Museum
Leadership Nomination Form
3) Provide the required documentation (six (6) copies of each document)
• Completed Nomination Form signed by the Nominator
• Nomination statement (max 2 pages) is a description of the nominee’s achievement.
• An explanation that details what makes the nominee’s accomplishment an outstanding
achievement and how it meets the selection criteria (max. 2 pages).
• Nominee’s biography.
• Two letters of support from two other Canadian museum professionals sponsoring the
application.
• Additional relevant information and a master list that documents all the material in-
cluded in the application.
4) Submit your nomination form
Complete the application form and submit it to the CMA on or before NOVEMBER
15, 2009, with ALL the required documentation.
Relevant information could include photographs, slides, media clippings, publica-
tions, print collateral, videos, websites, resumes, and so on. Note that all materials
submitted will NOT be returned.
Send your nomination to:
Barbara A. Tyler Award in Museum Leadership
Canadian Museums Association
280 Metcalfe Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R7
OR
awards@museums.ca
Questions?
Contact:
awards@museums.ca
613-567-0099
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Museums and Schools Partnership Award
Nomination Form
1) Project / Program (please use capital letters)
Title: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Start Date: ____________________________________________________
To submit a Location: _____________________________________________________
nomination
for this award,
follow these Completion date: _______________________________________________
steps:
Name of School(s) or School Board (s): _________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Team Leader(s) or Contact Person: ________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Name of Museum(s): _________________________________________
Team Leader(s) Name or Contact Person: __________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
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Museums and Schools Partnership Award
Nomination Form
2) Nomination submitted by:
Nominator Name: ______________________________________________
Position: _____________________________________________________
Institution Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________
Fax: ___________________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________
3) Required documentation (six (6) copies of each document)
• A brief project summary (max. 50 words).
• A description that outlines the structure and goals of the project (max. 2 pages).
• An explanation that details what makes this project exceptional, and how it meets
the selection criteria (max. 4 pages).
• A master list that documents all the material provided with the nomination form.
4) Submit your nomination form
Complete the nomination form and submit it to the CMA before NOVEMBER 15,
with ALL the required documentation related to the award (six copies).
Note that incomplete submissions will NOT be reviewed.
Relevant support materials could include photographs, slides, media clippings,
publications, print collateral, videos, websites, resumes, and so on. Note that support
Questions? materials submitted will NOT be returned.
Contact:
awards@museums.ca
613-567-0099 Send your nomination to:
Museums and Schools Partnership Award
Canadian Museums Association
280 Metcalfe Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R7
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Museum Volunteer Award Nomination Form
1) Whom are you nominating? (please use capital letters)
The nominee is: [ ] An Individual [ ] A Team/Group
Nominee Name: _______________________________________________
Team Lead Name: _____________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________
To submit a Phone: ________________________________________________________
nomination
for this award, Email: ________________________________________________________
follow these
steps. Institution Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________
2) As Nominator, please provide your contact information
(please use capital letters)
Nominator Name: _____________________________________________
Position: ______________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Relationship to Nominee: _______________________________________
Membership Number: [ ] CMA______________ [ ] CFFM_____________
Institution Name: ______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________
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Museum Volunteer Award Nomination Form
3) Provide the required documentation (six (6) copies of each document)
• Completed award application form.
• A signed letter of nomination from the institution associated with the nominee
clearly describing the volunteer’s activities and accomplishments.
• An explanation that details what makes the nominee’s volunteerism an outstanding
achievement and how it meets the selection criteria (max. 2 pages).
• Two letters of support, one from a volunteer and one from a person from the
community who has benefited from the volunteer’s commitment.
• A few photos of the nominated volunteer and activities (if applicable).
• A master list that documents all the material provided with the nomination form.
4) Submit your nomination form
Complete the nomination form and submit it to the CMA before NOVEMBER 15,
with ALL the required documentation related to the award (six copies).
Note that incomplete submissions will NOT be reviewed.
Relevant support materials could include photographs, slides, media clippings,
publications, print collateral, videos, websites, resumes, and so on. Note that support
materials submitted will NOT be returned.
Send your nomination to:
Museum Volunteer Award
Canadian Museums Association
280 Metcalfe Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R7
Questions?
Contact:
awards@museums.ca
613-567-0099
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