Michigan museum professionals, volunteers, and supporters gathered at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on May 15 to present the Michigan Museums Association’s (MMA) 2025 member awards. At the awards celebration, thirty-five MMA members and advocates were recognized for special service to their communities, colleagues, and others in five different award categories.
“Every year we celebrate the best of Michigan’s museums, and this year was no exception. Our state is blessed with the most creative minds who strive for excellence and equity. I’m so proud of this year’s recipients,” said Caitlyn Perry Dial, MMA Board President.
The three Peninsulas Prize awards support MMA’s mission and professional development goals and objectives by providing visibility for individuals and organizations that strive for excellence and best practice. The first award, Peninsulas Prize for Leadership, recognizes an individual who has provided strong leadership to their colleagues, organization, or the museum community. The second award, Peninsulas Prize for Community Engagement, recognizes a project, program, or process that creates or sustains a sense of inclusion, justice, and/or belonging with underrepresented participants/ groups. The third award, Peninsulas Prize for Advocacy, recognizes an individual’s impactful advocacy efforts that raised awareness, influenced policy, or fostered public and governmental support for Michigan museums.
