Our fall virtual programming will focus on learning from the experiences of our 2024 AMM Awards recipients. All are welcome for this series of FREE virtual programs. Come as you are from wherever you are, and be our guest in the Midwest!
Best Practices Award
Monday, October 21
4:00-4:45 pm CT (5:00-5:45pm ET)
Building on their successful STEM education partnership – the Center for Aviation Technology and Training (CATT) – the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh worked with the Hosanna House to develop a traveling exhibit called AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen. Learn about their unique collaboration, how this project is a model of financial sustainability for the two nonprofits, and how they have engaged the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) on implementation.
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Collaborators Award
Wednesday, October 30
4:00-4:45 pm CT (5:00-5:45pm ET)
Concerned about the lack of documented evidence for the many legends about local Underground Railroad (UGRR) activity in their area, the Birmingham Museum initiated contact with four nearby historical societies to lead a collaborative pilot project to conduct research on their shared local UGRR heritage. This multi-community collaborative approach brought together a collective of small organizations that are usually isolated from one another behind a common goal for the benefit of all. Find out how they did it and what they learned along the way.
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Promising Leadership Award
Monday, November 4
4:00-4:45 pm CT (5:00-5:45pm ET)
In just under 10 years, Bethany Hrachovec’s career journey has taken her from Family Programs Intern at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to Director of Education and Engagement at the Indiana Historical Society. Bethany’s skills as a leader have shined brightest through her service as coordinator of National History Day, during the museum’s pandemic pivot, the launch of a new Mobile Kitchen program, and her advocacy for a permanent young learner/family friendly area in the museum’s History Lab experience. Learn about Bethany’s approach to program and people management, and gather advice on ways to develop the next generation of museum professionals.
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Groundbreakers Award
Monday, November 18
4:00-4:45 pm CT (5:00-5:45pm ET)
The Hustle: Celebrating Detroit’s Unsung Entrepreneurs was a two-year initiative at the Detroit Historical Museum that chronicled the inspiring Black Detroiters who rose to success in some unexpected industries, uncovering and documenting the stories of the men and women whose work has made everyday life in Detroit special while helping to create a deep sense of hometown pride. Find out how they leaned into contemporary collecting and storytelling to uncover the stories of Detroit’s unsung black entrepreneurs, and brought them in droves to the museum to see those stories – their stories – represented.
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Distinguished Career Award
Cynthia Sweet served over 17 years as Executive Director for the Iowa Museum Association (IMA). Among Cynthia’s contributions to the museum profession are successful initiatives like Teaching Iowa History and STEPS-IMA. Cyndi invites colleagues to celebrate her retirement and receipt of the AMM Distinguished Career Award with a donation to the IMA Endowment Fund.