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Get matched →TAM 2026 award recipients were recognized at the Annual Meeting of the Texas Association of Museums. The awards honor outstanding contributions to the museum field and service to cultural institutions.
Established to recognize significant contributions to the museum field, service to TAM, and remarkable individuals. Named in honor of Jack Nokes, TAM Executive Director (1995–2008). Recipient: Lynne Beeching, for her leadership in philanthropy and service to MOSTHistory, having raised over $50 million and pioneered a community-focused fundraising model.
Recognizes excellence and distinguished contributions by a volunteer trustee to museums in Texas. Named in honor of Jo Stewart Randel (1915–2002). Recipient: Dr. John Gerling, for over two decades of service as trustee of the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) in McAllen, including educational initiatives and philanthropic leadership.
Honors outstanding efforts in championing the interests of Texas museums at the local, state, or national level. Recipient: Dr. Diane Milliken Garza, for her leadership as a Commissioner for the Texas Commission on the Arts, helping secure $7.9 million in new state funding for arts organizations across Texas.
Given annually by the TAM Executive Committee at its discretion to an individual, institution, or partner organization. (Details incomplete in source text.)
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