SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM) has earned 12 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), doubling last year’s total of six and setting a new benchmark of excellence for its institutions and historic sites.
Each year, the NACo Achievement Awards recognize outstanding programming in 18 categories aligned with the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, libraries, management, information technology, health, civic engagement and more. Launched in 1970, the program is designed to celebrate innovation in county government. Each nominated program is judged on its own merits and not against other applications.
“The Achievement Awards shine a spotlight on the hard work and innovation happening in county governments across the nation,” said NACo President James Gore. “This year’s winners highlight the dedication and creativity of county leaders and our teams to building thriving communities and providing the best possible services to our residents.”
In response to the recognition, Museum Director David Myers said, “This is a tremendous honor and a testament to the creativity, passion, and hard work of our museum team. To go from six awards last year to twelve this year reflects our growing impact and commitment to delivering exceptional programming to the people of San Bernardino County.”
This year, SBCM earned recognition for twelve programs:
- Enhancing Accuracy and Accessibility: Improving a Historical Database
- Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: 50 Years at SBCM
- Access in Archaeology
- Activating a Historic Cemetery
- Activating a Historic Site – Agua Mansa
- Activating a Historic Site – Merced House
- Activating an Unused Space
- Collaborating to Improve Museum Access
- Collaborating to Install a Historic Car
- Creating a STEAM Lab for Kids
- Innovative Evening Programming
- Rethinking an Outdated Event
For more information about NACo’s Achievement Awards, please visit their website at Achievement Awards | National Association of Counties.
