Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) has taken out a prestigious award for Education and Public Engagement at the Museums & Galleries NSW Imagine Awards.
Now in their second year, the Imagine Awards celebrate the achievements of both the professional and volunteer-run museums and galleries in NSW and the ACT and those who work in them.
WPCC manager Brigette Leece said the award; presented at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney was especially important given the competition.
"Our centre was recognised for its work in education and engagement with its patrons ahead of institutions including the Powerhouse Museum, the Australian Museum, the Australian War Memorial and other major state and national museums and galleries," said Ms Leece.
"The people of our region can be justifiably proud of the WPCC and this Imagine award caps a very successful year for the Centre."
The WPCC was awarded for instituting a number of education programmes that increase accessibility and add value to the WPCC experience.
This was achieved by establishing innovative partnerships with the education sector, employing new technologies, providing professional skills to volunteer guides and packaging the collection for regional touring.
"This award, considering who we were up against, is a real feather in the WPCC cap and another win for Dubbo."
MEDIA CONTACT: WPCC manager Brigette Leece, on (02) 6801 4444.