"Nominations for the 2006 National Awards for Museum and Library Service"
2005-12-30 until 2006-02-15
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Washington, DC, USA United States of America

Is there a museum or a library in your community that deserves national recognition? The Institute of Museum and Library Services is currently accepting nominations for the 2006 National Awards for Museum and Library Service. The National Awards for Museum and Library Service were created to underscore the vital role of museums and libraries as leaders in our democratic society.

The award recognizes museums and libraries that demonstrate a core commitment to public service through innovative programs and active partnerships that address the changing needs of the communities they serve. This national recognition honors institutions that have created real value in their communities and have become indispensable partners in community investment. To read about the 2005 winners, please see: http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/113005.htm.

The National Awards for Museum and Library Service is the nation's highest honor for the extraordinary public service provided by these institutions. An award ceremony will be held in Washington, DC for the winning institutions, followed by celebrations in each recipient's own community. In addition, each institution receives $10,000.

Any individual may submit a nomination for libraries and museums of all sizes and types. To be considered, nominees must submit all required information by February 15, 2006. For a nomination form and to learn more about the awards, please access http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_nams.asp for museums and http://www.imls.gov/grants/library/lib_nals.htm
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