The National Medal for Museum and Library Service honors outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Selected institutions demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service, exceeding the expected levels of community outreach. The winners are honored at a National Medal award ceremony held in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations to the 2015 Winners!<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hrsi4YUNTM" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hrsi4YUNTM" target="_blank" "=""> |
Nominate Your Museum or LibraryThe next deadline for nominations is October 1, 2015. The nomination forms and instructions for this deadline are currently available. Nominate your museum or library now!
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April 21, 2015 Press Release: Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor Announced February 24, 2015 Press Release: Thirty Museums and Libraries Tapped as Finalists for National Medal |
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Medal Winners and StoryCorps
Beginning with the 2009 awardees, personal stories demonstrating the ongoing impact of these award-winning institutions are being documented through a cooperative agreement between IMLS and StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. Read more