Small Museum Association 
Hunter-Burley Award 
Recognizes an individual’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of public access and professional growth for an individual institution.
Deadline: November 30, 2024

Small Museum Association 
Small Museum Association Award 
Celebrates an individual’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of funding for, professional growth within, and/or the accessibility of information to the small museum community on a regional or state level.
Deadline: November 30, 2024 

American Alliance of Museums
Distinguished Service to Museums 
Recognizes an individual’s significant and sustained contributions to the museum field over a career of 20+ years. First presented in 1980, the award honors those who exemplify the leadership and service to which the field aspires.
Deadline: December 6, 2024

American Alliance of Museums
Nancy Hanks Memorial Awards for Rising Stars 
Recognize museum professionals with ten years or less of experience who are making an impact in their institutions, communities, and the museum field.
Deadline: December 6, 2024

American Alliance of Museums
Recognition for the Advancement of DEAI in Museums
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 6, 2024