AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Congratulations to the Museum’s Board of Trustees for once again earning the 100% Giving Board Award. Every year since 2008 the Community Foundation of Western Nevada has presented 100% Giving Board Awards in recognition of nonprofits which actively encourage their Board members to make a personal financial gift to the organization’s operating fund. The Foundation states, “While time and talent on the board are necessary, board members’ personal financial contribution to the nonprofits they serve is crucial.”

Each organization receives a certificate with a star for each year they’ve received the award. The Museum’s certificate features nine stars, indicating the Board has earned this award every year since it was introduced.

The Foundation sends the list of awarded organizations to donors, fund holders, community leaders, and other grant-making bodies in our area to make sure anyone and everyone knows these organizations and Board members are working together for our community and personally demonstrate their belief in the work being done. Congratulations was offered by the Foundation to all 2019 Giving Board members who support their chosen cause and the mission of their organizations by making an annual gift. “You understand your role as a board member, and you are commended for your commitment,” said the Foundation. In December 2019, once again, the Museum was awarded a Golden Quill Award by Old Car Weekly magazine for the Museum’s 2018 Precious Metal magazine series. Judging is based on page count, publication format, use HELENE AWARD LAS VEGAS CONCOURS GOLDEN QUILL AWARD OLD CARS WEEKLY of color and visuals, quality of writing and photographs, creativity and balance of articles.

The Museum’s 1961 “Frank Sinatra” Ghia L.6.4 won the Helene Award for the Most Elegant Post-War automobile at the Inaugural Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance.

Rev Up Your Engines and Pocketbooks by Investing in and Preserving This Remarkable Collection for The Next 30 Years

JOIN OUR E-NEWS MAILING LIST ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN Thirty Years! The Museum opened its doors 30 years ago on November 5, 1989. It was a day of great fanfare and celebration. The Museum’s 30th Anniversary was marked with the same excitement…but this time with decades of gratitude for everyone who has helped us reach this milepost through their generosity. In 1989 we were focused on fundamentals – from selling admission tickets and running a store to operating equipment and perfecting customer service skills. Who knew what 30 years would bring – we didn’t think it would be flood, fire and famine, but it was (1997 flood, 2014 arson fire, and many financial challenges). Those were the road bumps. Our future was filled with so much more – national and international recognition, countless awards, notable programs and a museum and collection that still captivates visitors. While day-to-day operations and a 30-year-old facility continue to occupy a good portion of our day, it’s gratifying programs like our new STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field trips that symbolize what we’ve become. Thanks to a generous grant from the Hart Foundation, we developed an immersive STEM program for 3rd-6th grade students from low income, high needs schools. Please know your contribution today to our Annual Giving Campaign is an investment that will extend our journey into the next 30 years. Please give generously – your support is needed more now than ever. Donations can be made by mailing a check, calling the Museum at (775) 333-3900 with your credit card information or going to automuseum.org. For 30 years our friends, donors, members, Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, community and the collector car arena have embraced the Museum. We can’t begin to express our gratitude for your generosity and support. Stay in the know! Sign up for emails and get the scoop on what’s coming around the curve. Just send your email address to info@automuseum.org and ask to be added. In the future, we’ll send you a few emails a month with promotions, discounts, special events, and exclusives.

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