The winners of the Museums + Heritage Awards were last night announced at an annual ceremony which returned to London for the first time since the pandemic began.
Winners in 17 categories were finally announced after weeks of careful deliberation among the judges, and in each category a highly commended nominee was also revealed.
The judging panel was chaired by ALVA CEO Bernard Donoghue, and consisted of Dame Diane Lees DBE, Sara Wajid, Maggie Appleton MBE, Dr Matthew Tanner MBE, Sam Mullins OBE, Caro Howell and Stephen Duncan.
Hosted by comedian, podcaster and history presenter Iszi Lawrence, the awards took place in a packed west end venue following the first day of the Museums + Heritage Show.
To view the full list of winners and shortlisted organisations, visit the Museums + Heritage Awards website.
For the first time this year, the ceremony included two new awards, the Visitor Welcome Award Sponsored by Tyg Tickets, and Cafe or Restaurant of the Year.
The Visitor Welcome Award was won by the University of Oxford History of Science Museum’s Front of House Team, while Manchester Jewish Museum’s Café took home the Cafe or Restaurant of the Year award.
The winner of the inaugural Café or Restaurant of the Year, Museums + Heritage Award 2022 is… Manchester Jewish Museum’s Café. Congratulations! #MandHAwards @mcrjewishmuseum pic.twitter.com/6iHMMs7F5F
— M+H Show & Awards, this WEDNESDAY + this THURSDAY! (@MandHShow) May 11, 2022
The winner of the inaugural Visitor Welcome Award, Museums + Heritage Award 2022, sponsored by @Tygtickets is The University of Oxford History of Science Museum’s Front of House Team. Congratulations! #MandHAwards pic.twitter.com/JvWqNb6MUK
— M+H Show & Awards, this WEDNESDAY + this THURSDAY! (@MandHShow) May 11, 2022
The National Trust received the prestigious Special Recognition Award, and Director General Hilary McGrady accepted the award from Bernard Donoghue.
Special recognition award for @nationaltrust at @MandHShow very highly deserved, thank you for all you do! pic.twitter.com/gwq6r76q4t
— Andy Povey (@MrTicketeer) May 11, 2022
To view the full list of winners and shortlisted organisations, visit the Museums + Heritage Awards website.
