Three award recipients are selected by the MMA Board of Directors after a public nomination process. One award is presented to an individual for leadership. A second award is presented to a museum for a community engagement project, program, or process. The final award is presented to an individual for advocacy.
President's Award
Bestowed each year to one individual, company, or organization by the current MMA Board President, this award recognizes exemplary support of MMA, service to the Michigan museums field, a career of distinction or for any other criteria deemed appropriate by the MMA Board President.
The Colleague Champion Awards, previously presented at this event, will now be part of the annual fall conference. Nominations will open this summer.
Click here to view a list of past award recipients.
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the people, programs, and passion that make Michigan’s museum community thrive.
The Michigan Museums Association Annual Awards Event will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Michigan Science Center. A cocktail hour and open house will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by the awards presentation program at 7:00.
2026 Featured Partners
2026 Awards Partners
The Michigan Museums Association is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.