Published: 07 Jun 2010

2010 Queensland Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards: NOMINATIONS OPEN

Do you know of a worthy organisation or individual in the museum and gallery sector? Nominate them now for a 2010 Gallery and Museum Achievement Award (GAMAA).

Museum & Gallery Services Queensland presents the GAMAA to honour the achievements of individuals and organisations in striving towards excellence.

Nominations can be made for Organisations and for Individuals:

* Organisation Awards are open to all Queensland public museums, galleries and keeping places. Libraries, arts councils and artist-run spaces that undertake exhibition or museum practice-related activities are also eligible to nominate.

* Individual Awards are open to the paid and volunteer staff of any of the above organisations.

The winners will be announced at an Awards night to be held in late 2010. Travel costs will be provided for winners and commendation recipients to attend the awards presentation. Winners in each category will receive a specially commissioned trophy by a Queensland designer and may be eligible for other category prizes.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 5pm TUESDAY 13 JULY 2010

2010 nomination forms are available on the M&GSQ website at www.magsq.com.au together with answers to frequently-asked questions about GAMAA, a powerpoint with some tips, and a sample nomination form to guide you in answering the selection criteria and help you develop a quality nomination. If you need more information or assistance with your nomination, phone M&GSQ on 07 3215 0842 or email debra.beattie@magsq.com.au