MPMA Awards recognize the best of MPMA Region’s creative and leadership efforts Deadline for nominations is July 10th (postmark date) Mountain-Plains Museums Association is now accepting submissions for its 2009 Annual Awards Publication and Technology Competition Excellence in Publication Award a. Books and Exhibition Catalogues b. Invitation, Development or Promotional Package c. Brochures and Rack Cards d. Magazines, newsletters, quarterly or biannual publications NEW! Technology Competition The MPMA 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 Through these awards, MPMA celebrates the best and brightest of the region’ s creative thinkers and leaders. The MPMA awards honor excellence in leadership and cultivate the highest creative standards at the regional level for the museum community in MPMA region of ten states. You may nominate yourself, a colleague or a friend as well as your own museum. SUBMISSION: E-mailed or fax submissions must be followed by a mailed signed copy of nominating cover letter. Questions? Call Kathy Dickson at 405-521-2491. Nominations and supporting materials for all awards should be sent to the MPMA Awards Chairman: Kathy Dickson at Oklahoma Historical Society / 2100 N. Lincoln Blvd / Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Contact her by Phone 405-521-2491/ Fax 405-521-2492 / or email: [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) Awards form and information are available at MPMA’s website: _www.mpma.net_ (http://www.mpma.net/) click on 2009 conference **************Popular laptop deals plus free shipping! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221917659x1201411421/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Faltfarm.media plex.com%2Fad%2Fck%2F12309%2D81939%2D1629%2D2) ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).