The Society for the History of Technology invites nominations for its Dibner Award, established in 1985 to recognize excellence in museums and museum exhibits that interpret the history of technology, industry, and engineering to the general public. Winning exhibits, in addition to being well designed and produced, should raise pertinent historical issues. Artifacts and images should be used in a manner that interests, teaches, and stimulates both the general public and historians. Also, entire institutions, rather than just exhibits, may be considered for this award. The winners will be announced at the Society's Annual Meeting in San Jose, CA, October 4-7, 2001 . The Award consists of a 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. The Society especially encourages nominations from local and regional historical societies.

Anyone, including the institution or individual responsible for its creation, may nominate an exhibit for the Dibner Award. This should be within two years of the exhibit's opening. Nominations should include a nomination form with names of possible reviewers and materials that will assist the committee in evaluating the exhibition or museum (exhibit script, related publications, slides or a videotape). Nominations should be sent to the SHOT Secretary: Stuart W. Leslie, 216 B Ames Hall, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218. All materials will be retained by SHOT for archival purposes.The deadline for nominations is 1 February 2001.