New Mexico Association of Museums
Annual Volunteer Award
Nomination Form 2015
The American Association for Museum Volunteers (AAMV) has been an affiliated committee of the American Alliance of Museums since 1981. In 2010, the AAMV created a national award recognizing the key role volunteers play in museums and cultural institutions and showcasingoutstanding achievement in volunteer service. They seek candidates who show exceptional commitment to their organization, a commitment to civic engagement and giving back to their community, and who serve as a leaders and role models for others.
In like manner, NMAM established in 2012 a Volunteer of the Year award for museums in New Mexico.
Eligibility: The award is made to a person whose volunteer service exemplifies leadership or service to the New Mexico Museum community. Recipients do not have to be members of NMAM to be considered.
Nomination Process: Recipients of the NMAM Volunteer of the Year Award are chosen annually by the NMAM Board based on nominations from the NMAM membership. Any member of NMAM in good standing can nominate potential recipients.
Recognition: The awards are generally presented to the recipient or accepted on behalf of the recipient at the business luncheon at the annual meeting.
Name of VOLUNTEER:
Volunteer’s contact information:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
ORGANIZATION where the Nominee volunteers:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Name of NOMINATOR:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Briefly describe why this person should be considered for the Volunteer of the Year. What role does the nominee play in your institution? Please feel free to attach additional information on the nominee(s) with this application and include a photograph!
Please e-mail nominations to:
Mimi Roberts
Deadline for nominations is September 18, 2015
“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” -Tom Brokaw