The Marco Island Historical Society

Preserving the history and heritage of our community

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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.


2022  SEMC  Silver Medal – Invitations Category

“Pirates and Pearls” Gala Invitation

Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Competition


Organizational Achievement Award

“Marco Island Historical Society Skiff Preservation”

Presented to Roger Johnson, Ron Rutledge and Heather Otis

Florida Preservation Award 2022


Meritorious Achievement in the field of Preservation Communications/Media

“The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat”

Presented to Austin J. Bell

Florida Preservation Award 2022

2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Reviews from millions of Tripadvisor travelers place the Marco Island Historical Museum in the top 10% of attractions worldwide for the 2nd year in a row!

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2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Reviews from millions of Tripadvisor travelers place the Marco Island Historical Museum in the top 10% of attractions worldwide

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2021  SEMC  Silver Award – Exhibits under $10,000 Category

“A Pressing Matter – Preserving Marco Island’s Flora”

Southeastern Museums Conference Exhibition Competition


2021  SEMC  Gold Medal – Brochures & Rack Cards Category

“MIHS Membership Brochure”

Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Competition


2021  SEMC  Silver Medal – Invitations Category

“Under The Big Top” Gala Invitation

Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Competition


2021  SEMC  Honorable Mention – Brochures & Rack Cards Category

MIHM Museum Brochure

Southeastern Museums Conference Publication Competition


 

2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

“Best of the Best” Award for History Museums

Tripadvisor


2020  SEMC  Silver Award – Mailers & Calendar of Events Category

MIHS Endowment Fund Mailer

Southeastern Museums Conference Publications Competition


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


The Marco Island Historical Society
180 S. Heathwood Dr. Marco Island, Fl. 34145

Phone: 239-389-6447 email:administration@themihs.org


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We are open Tuesday - Saturday.
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Museum Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Gift Shop Summer Hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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