Ottawa, March 30, 2023
2023 CMA Awards Ceremony is April 26th
Come celebrate excellence and achievement at the 2023 CMA Awards. To be held virtually, this exciting event recognizes and celebrates the Canadian museum community. A league of volunteer jurors has carefully considered this year's nominations and we are excited to present this year's winners!
2023 CMA Awards Ceremony
Virtual event
April 26th – 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Event will run approximately 1.5 hours.
Hosted by members of the CMA Board, with a special presentation from the Canadian Federation of the Friends of Museums.
Museum Volunteer Award
This award recognizes individuals or groups who generously volunteer their time and commitment to a museum or related heritage institution and who have made a sustaining impact.
This award is a collaboration between the CMA and the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM).
2022 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums: History Alive!
An acknowledgement of 2022 winner: Montreal’s McCord Stewart Museum received the award for their permanent exhibition, Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience, which invites the public to connect with eleven Indigenous nations in Quebec.
The award was presented formally by the Governor General on Friday, May 27, 2022 at a ceremony in Rideau Hall.
Awards of Outstanding Achievement
These awards recognize exceptional museum projects in the following categories:
- Stewardship of Collections
- Audience Outreach
- Exhibitions
- Research
- Social Impact
- Award of Distinguished Service
This award recognizes significant contributions by individuals to the Canadian museum sector throughout the course of their careers.
Disponible en français.