The following is a text only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release with
links to high-resolution photos can be read on the agency's Web site at
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807.shtm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2007
Press Contacts
Giuliana Bullard; [log in to unmask]; 703-532-1477
Kevin O'Connell, [log in to unmask]; 202-653-4628
Mrs. Laura Bush Presents Nation's Top Museum and Library Awards at White
House Ceremony; Institutions in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska,
North Carolina, and Texas Honored
Washington, DC--Mrs. Laura Bush presented the 2006 National Awards for
Museum and Library Service to three museums and three libraries at a
ceremony at the White House Monday morning. It is the highest honor the
nation confers on these institutions for their outstanding contribution
to America's communities. The awards are made annually by the Institute
of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to museums and libraries that have
demonstrated a long-term commitment to public service through innovative
programs and community partnerships.
The award includes prizes of $10,000 to each recipient and an awards
ceremony in the East Room of the White House to help raise public
awareness of the good work the institutions are doing in their
communities. The ceremony featured individuals from all walks of life
whose lives have been changed for the better as a result of the award
winning libraries and museums.
"These outstanding museums and libraries exemplify great community
service," said Mrs. Laura Bush. "They lead efforts to promote literacy,
science education, environmental conservation, and good health. Like
many libraries and museums around the country, these six have made
themselves indispensable to the communities they serve." View Mrs.
Bush's full remarks at www.imls.gov/news/speeches/010807.shtm.
"These award-winning institutions are centers of excellence that connect
people to information and ideas," said Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice. Dr.
Radice thanked the following for their support of the National Awards
celebration: 3M Library Systems, The History Channel, Metal Edge, Inc.,
and Scholastic. View Dr. Radice's full remarks at
www.imls.gov/news/speeches/010807b.shtm.
View 2006 National Awards brochure at www.imls.gov/pdf/2006awards.pdf
(PDF, 762KB).
The winning institutions are (click links to read more and view photos):
Artrain USA, Ann Arbor, MI: www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807_art.shtm
Frankfort Community Public Library, Frankfort, IN:
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807_frank.shtm
John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL:
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807_shedd.shtm
Lincoln Children's Zoo, Lincoln, NE:
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807_linc.shtm
Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, NC:
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807_char.shtm
San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio, TX:
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807_san.shtm
The National Award for Museum Service was established in 1994, and the
National Award for Library Service in 2000. Recipients of the awards are
chosen for their innovative approaches to public service, and for their
success in improving communities and making a difference in peoples'
lives. All types of museums, from anthropological to zoological, fine
art to folk art, urban, suburban, rural, large and small are eligible
for the award. Public and private nonprofit libraries are eligible to
receive this award, and nominations of libraries of all sizes are
encouraged. The deadline for the 2007 awards is February 15, 2007. For
more information, see: www.imls.gov/about/awards.shtm.
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
Its mission is to grow and sustain a "Nation of Learners" because
lifelong learning is essential to a democratic society and individual
success. Through its grant making, convenings, research and
publications, the Institute empowers museums and libraries nationwide to
provide leadership and services to enhance learning in families and
communities, sustain cultural heritage, build twenty-first-century
skills, and increase civic participation. To learn more about the
Institute, please visit: www.imls.gov.
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