The Peninsulas Prize for Leadership is selected to acknowledge an individual's service to the Michigan museum community over the course of their career or in a specific circumstance. Leadership is defined broadly and can apply to anyone in an organization, not just those at an executive level. 

The Peninsulas Prize for Community Engagement is selected to acknowledge a project, program, or process that creates or sustains a sense of inclusion, justice, and/or belonging with under-represented participants/groups. 

The Peninsulas Prize for Advocacy is selected to acknowledge outstanding efforts by an individual in championing the value and importance of Michigan museums over the course of their career or in a specific circumstance. This award celebrates an individual's impactful advocacy efforts that raised awareness, influenced policy, or fostered public and governmental support for Michigan museums.

The President’s Award is bestowed each year to one individual, company, or organization by the current MMA Board President. The award recognizes exemplary support of MMA, service to the Michigan museums field, a career of distinction or for any other criteria deemed appropriate by the MMA Board President.

The Colleague Champion Awards, previously presented at this event, will now be part of the annual fall conference. Nominations will open this summer.