National Council on Public History 
Outstanding Public History Project Awards 
Two $750 awards recognizing projects–digital, print, film, exhibit, etc.–that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of the past or that serves as a model of professional public history practice. One award will go to a Large Institution and the other to a Small Institution.
Deadline: Monday, November 1, 2026

American Alliance of Museums
Nancy Hanks Memorial Awards for Rising Stars 
Recognize museum professionals who have ten years or fewer of experience as a museum professional who are making an impact in their institutions, communities, and the museum field.
Deadline: December 4, 2026

American Alliance of Museums
Mid-Career Professional Award 
Recognizes museum professionals with 11-19 years of experience who are making an impact in their institutions, communities, and the museum field.
Deadline: December 4, 2026

American Alliance of Museums
Award for Distinguished Service to Museums 
Recognizes an individual’s significant and sustained contributions to the museum profession for at least 20 years.
Deadline: December 4, 2026

American Alliance of Museums 
Museum Impact Award
Highlights important and noteworthy work that is driving impact and making a difference both internally through museum workplace culture, programs, and policies and externally through engagement with museum audiences and communities.  
Deadline: December 4, 2026