_MPMA’s Awards  Program   _ (http://mpma.net/) 
Do you know someone  who is making a difference?   
Now is your chance  to nominate them for an _Annual  Award._ 
(http://mpma.net/)   

Do you want to acknowledge an exemplary  museum leader?  
Did one of your peers achieve something you thought was  exceptional or 
innovative?
Did your museum go above and beyond this  year?

It's time to recognize their hard work.  

The Mountain-Plains Museums Association presents its Annual Awards  to 
honor the achievements of leaders and museums that contribute in meaningful  
ways to their communities.  
You can nominate museum colleagues, yourself and  a museum. 
AWARD  CATEGORIES  
Hugo G. Rodeck Award for  Excellence 
Recognizes an individual member of MPMA who has  contributed significant 
service to the museum field within the MPMA region and  to MPMA.    
Museum Institutional Leadership  Award 
Recognizes an MPMA member institution for its leadership  or significant 
contribution to the museum field within the MPMA region.    
Excellence in Publication  Award  
Entries  are judged in two budget levels   
a.  Books and  Exhibition Catalogues 
b. Invitation, Development or Promotional  Package 
c. Brochures and Rack  Cards 
d. Magazines, newsletters, quarterly or  biannual publications  
Technology Competition 
Recognizes museums for innovative and effective use of technology  to serve 
the needs of their audience.   
•   Online  Presence—websites and online exhibits (plans are to add 
additional categories in  the   
future for  social networking sites) 
•   Multi-media—examples include interactive  kiosks, interpretive 
interactive installations, videos, and   
audio/visual  tours 

Why should you submit a nomination?   
1. It's simple to do and will only take a few minutes.  
2. If your nominee is selected, you and the recipient will be recognized in 
 your local community and    
regioanlly during MPMA’s 2010 Annual  Conference. 
3. It’s a great way to recognize exceptional leadership by you  and one of 
your peers.  

Nomination forms are available on MPMA’s _web site._ (http://mpma.net/)   
(http://mpma.net/)  Deadline  is June 30, 2010.  
Visit _www.mpma.net_ (http://www.mpma.net/)   


MPMA: A Ten-state  museum network
Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North  Dakota, Oklahoma, 
South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming


Mark your  calendar:
2010 Conference: September 13-17 Rapid  City

Mountain-Plains Museums Association
7110 West David  Drive
Littleton, Colorado 80128-5404
303-979-9358  www.mpma.net

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