The Society for the History of Technology has extended the 
nomination deadline for its 2006 Dibner Award to April 1. 
 
For 20 years the Dibner Award has recognized excellence 
in museum exhibits from around the world that interpret the 
history of technology, industry, and engineering to the 
general public.
 
Anyone, including the institution or individual responsible 
for its creation, may nominate an exhibit for the Dibner 
Award.

Any relevant exhibit open to the public for no more than 24 
months on April 1, 2006 is eligible for this year's award. 
(Sorry, virtual exhibits are not eligible.)

The Award includes presentation of the Dibner plaque and up 
to $1000.00 to cover expenses for a member of the design 
team to accept the award at the SHOT awards banquet at the 
Society's Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Oct. 12-15, 2006. In 
addition, the Dibner Award citation will be published for 
all to see in the journal _Technology and Culture_. 

The Society especially encourages nominations from local and 
regional historical societies. 

For more details and a nomination form, please go to:
http://shot.press.jhu.edu/Awards/dibner.htm

Or contact the 2006 Dibner Award Committee chair, Kevin 
Borg: [log in to unmask]

Kevin Borg
Asst. Professor
Department of History, MSC 2001
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540-568-5761 Phone
540-568-6556 Fax

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