Abbe Museum staff win NEMA award
BAR HARBOR The staff of the Abbe Museum were awarded a 2020 New England Museum Association (NEMA) Excellence Award on Nov. 20 for their extraordinary effort and commitment to the New England museum community.
The NEMA Excellence Award competition, now in its seventh year, recognizes excellence in museum practice. Nominated by peers, nominees represent a range of a worthy practices, acts of outreach, kind deeds and sustained commitments to going above and beyond.
“Even during this pandemic, museum professionals are still making a positive impact and difference in the community,” said NEMA Executive Director Dan Yaeger. “The Abbe Museum staff are an outstanding example of a team of museum professionals who have risen to meet the challenge of these times. This award is a testament to their commitment and vision in their work for and with New England’s museums.”