ICOM Australia Award for International Relations (IAAIR)
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 glass globe awards were commissioned by ICOM Australia from Sydney based master glassmaker Benjamin Edols, and were created at the Canberra Glassworks.
Two types of award are offered:
- a discrete project or an ongoing initiative during the previous year that strengthens museum relations internationally, promotes information sharing across borders and distributes resources beyond Australia
- an outstanding individual achievement, recognising sustained international work over a long period.
2013 awards
The awards were presented by Dr Robin Hirst President at the 2013 Museums Australia Conference dinner in Canberra at the Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia on Saturday 18 May 2013.
Individual award
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Robin Torrence
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For her lifetime’s achievements as a researcher in archaeology, material culture for furthering international relations with particular focus on Papua New Guinea and Australia.
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Institutional award
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Museum Victoria and JSW Foundation
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Recognising the work of Sarah Kenderdine for PLACE – Hampi Museum at Kaladham. An exemplary program of initiatives reaching across the oceans and bringing together several organisations in two countries. The project generated significant local community impacts, has created longer-term and wider outcomes, and will leave a memorable and valuable legacy for both individuals and institutions.
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 Briefing paper (185kB)
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