Ron Horan Museum wins for 20 Fortians that Shaped the Nation at the 2022 IMAGinE awards

Ron Horan Museum won the award for 20 Fortians that Shaped the Nation in the Exhibition projects category.

As one of only a few museums dedicated to the notable contributions of public education in New South Wales, 20 Fortians that Shaped the Nation highlighted 20 Fort Street school alumni and how they influenced the country. Among them are significant athletes, judges, politicians, writers, performers, doctors, explorers, mathematicians, scientists, activists, and artists. The exhibition included items from the archive not often seen, including correspondence from the Governor General, The Right Honourable Sir John Kerr, original artwork by Margaret Preston and first edition published research of the 1911-1914 Australian Antarctic Expedition by Sir Douglas Mawson.

The Exhibitions Award recognises excellence and innovation in museum and heritage exhibition practice, such as permanent or temporary exhibitions, exhibition design, exhibition publications and resources, and exhibition partnerships.

The IMAGinE awards recognise the people who work in museums and galleries across NSW and the contributions they make. IMAGinE celebrates all institutions and pays homage to those organisations run by volunteers, with limited budgets and minimal resources. These awards offer a unique opportunity for museums and galleries in NSW to advocate, promote their achievements and raise their profile within the sector and the broader community.