APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE 2010 ICOM AUSTRALIA AWARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

This award celebrates the exceptional work undertaken by individuals and Australian institutions to strengthen international ties and contribute to the cultural richness of our region.

ICOM Australia believes that cooperative projects are very important in strengthening museum relations internationally by promoting information sharing across borders and distributing unique resources worldwide.

 The Award is for either:

1. a discrete project or an ongoing initiative during 2009 / 2010 that strengthens museum relations internationally, promotes information sharing across borders and distributes resources beyond Australia. Individuals or teams can be recognized; or

2. a lifetime achievement, recognizing outstanding achievements by one individual over the course of their career.

Projects or initiatives can be from any area of museum practice (for example, collection management, exhibitions, museum management, audience development, marketing, research, sponsorship, education, training or professional development). All nominations must be postmarked by Friday 13 August 2010. Please go to the ICOM Australia website for further information http://icom.org.au/site/activitiesair.php

Previous winners have been:

2009    

Bernice Murphy, National Director, Museums Australia

Dr. Ron Vanderwal, Senior Curator – Anthropology (Oceania), Museum Victoria

RMIT Gallery

2007    

Will Inveen, Questacon 

Questacon, National Science and Technology Centre

WILL YOU WIN THIS YEAR?