The ICOM Award is the first global award organised by ICOM that specifically acknowledges and honors sustainable development practices within the museum community.

It aims to encourage the participation of museums in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and shed light on the concrete actions and the diverse ways that museums are working towards sustainable development.

WHO CAN APPLY?

If your museum has successfully implemented sustainable development actions and completed a project, ICOM wants to hear from you!

  • Submissions will be judged based on the impact created by the project. Initiatives should demonstrate clear results, outcomes,or impact.
  • ICOM is looking for a diverse range of submissions, from different museum types, addressing different sustainable development challenges.
  • Submissions are equally encouraged from small museumssmall projects, and those that have pushed the boundaries of ‘standard’ museum practice.

Deadline for submission: 30 September 2024

IMPORTANT DATES
1 September 2024 – Deadline for requesting endorsement from eligible ICOM Bodies

15 September 2024 – Deadline for ICOM Bodies to assess projects and send Endorsement letters to Candidates

30 September 2024 – Deadline for submissions