May
19
Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum’s Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
May
08
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Apr
30
American Women’s History Initiative awards pool funds for 2025
Several projects around the Smithsonian will help highlight women’s stories. Continue reading American Women’s History Initiative awards pool funds for 2025
Apr
28
2024 Excellence in Exhibitions Awards go to Cooper Hewitt, American History, SAAM and APAC
The winners of the 2024 Smithsonian Excellence in Exhibitions Awards will be honored April 30 at 10:00 a.m. at the National Museum of Asian Art. Continue reading 2024 Excellence in Exhibitions Awards go to Cooper Hewitt, American History, SAAM and APAC
Apr
24
Five Smithsonian staff are recipients of the Secretary’s Distinguished Scholar Awards
The Awards recognize exceptional work in everything from ancient Arabian art and animal conservation to AI and astronomy. Continue reading Five Smithsonian staff are recipients of the Secretary’s Distinguished Scholar Awards
Apr
10
Vote early! Vote often!
Three Smithsonian projects have been nominated for what the New York Times calls “the Internet’s highest honor.” Continue reading Vote early! Vote often!
Apr
03
Joanne Leese is the winner of the Spring Lock Screen Contest
So why haven’t you submitted your own photo, yet? Submissions for the Summer 2025 contest are due Friday, June 6 Continue reading Joanne Leese is the winner of the Spring Lock Screen Contest
Mar
28
Call for Nominations: The 2025 Unsung Heroes Award
This is your opportunity to nominate those Unsung Heroes who, day in and day out, help make the Smithsonian a great Institution. Continue reading Call for Nominations: The 2025 Unsung Heroes Award
Mar
17
2024 Secretary’s Research Awards
Please join Secretary Bunch March 24 to celebrate the 2024 recipients of the Secretary’s Research Awards. In addition, Rhea Combs, of the National Portrait Gallery, will deliver the Morrison Memorial Lecture. Continue reading 2024 Secretary’s Research Awards
Feb
26
Why did the monkey cross the road?
Because he finally could (without being run over) thanks to the pioneering work of the Zoo’s Fernanda Abra. Continue reading Why did the monkey cross the road?
