MIHS/MIHM Awards and Recognition

The Marco Island Historical Society and Museum continue to be recognized by prestigious organizations for excellence in many areas. A partial listing of honors follows.

2020 “40 Under 40” Winner – Austin J. Bell

Curator of Collections, Marco Island Historical Society

Gulfshore Business

2019 SEMC Award – Over $100,000 Category

“Paradise Found – 6,000 Years of People on Marco Island”

Southeastern Museums Conference Excellence in Exhibitions Competition

2019 SEMC Award – Under $25,000 Category

“I Remember Marco”

Southeastern Museums Conference Publications Competition

2019 Award For Museum Excellence – Marco Island Historical Museum

“Key Marco Artifacts Loan”

Florida Association of Museums

2019 SEMC Award – Student Projects

“Marco Memory Project”

Southeastern Museums Conference Technology Competition

2019 SEMC Bronze Medal – Invitations Category

“Dreams Do Come True” Gala Invitation

Southeastern Museums Conference Publications Competition

2018 SEMC Technology Competition – Gallery Installation

“I Remember Marco” Exhibit – Hashtag Hub

Southeastern Museums Conference Exhibition Competition

2018 AAM Museum Publications Design Competition – Honorable Mention

Invitation to Events – “Appraisal Faire” & “Affaire To Remember” Gala

American Alliance of Museums

Certificate of Excellence

Marco Island Historical Museum

TripAdvisor

2017 AAM Museum Publications Design Competition – Honorable Mention

Marco Island’s Pioneer Era Exhibit Opening

American Alliance of Museums

2017 Artist of the Year – Austin J. Bell

Curator of Collections, Marco Island Historical Society

Marco Island Foundation For The Arts

2017 SEMC Silver Award

“The Pioneer Era – A Tale of Two Villages”

Southeastern Museums Conference Exhibition Competition

2017 Winner – Commercial Landscape Award

Marco Island Historical Museum

City of Marco Island Beautification Advisory Committee

2016 Museum Excellence in Exhibits – Marco Island Historical Museum

“Paradise Found – 6,000 Years of People on Marco Island”

Florida Association of Museums

2015 SEMC Honorable Mention – Brochures & Rack Cards

Marco Island Historical Society – Windows & Doors to History

Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Competition

2015 SEMC Honorable Mention – Campaign

Marco Island Historical Society – Windows & Doors to History

Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Competition

2013 Winner – Institutional Landscape Award

Marco Island Historical Museum

City of Marco Island Beautification Advisory Committee

2012 Winner – Institutional Landscape Award

Marco Island Historical Museum

City of Marco Island Beautification Advisory Committee

2011 Flame Award for Arts in Education

Marco Island Historical Society and Museum

City of Marco Island Arts Advisory Committee