2009 MUSE AWARD WINNER: JIM BLACKABY INGENUITY AWARD Flashpoint: 1908–2008, Springfield, Illinois Race Riot Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum The Jim Blackaby Ingenuity Award was introduced in New Orleans at the 2004 MUSE awards ceremony. Jim Blackaby, a board member of the Media and Technology Committee, passed away in the summer of 2003. Jim influenced many in the museum world with his innovative work in information services and Internet strategies. Conceived in his memory, this award recognizes a project that exemplifies the power of creative imagination in the use of media and technology — a project that has a powerful effect on its audience, and one that stands above the others in inventiveness and quality. The winner is selected from submissions to the MUSE awards of all categories and does not necessarily have to be a winner within the category to which it was submitted. Learn More   The EXPY AWARD 2008 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL. For bringing the latest in technology and experience design into an increasingly stale industry. First commissioned in 1999, the EXPY is, by all accounts, the first award ever established to specifically honor excellence in experience staging. Pine & Gilmore award the EXPY each year at the culmination of their annual countdown of the "Top Ten Experiences of the Year" at thinkAbout, which highlights advances in the art and science of experience staging. For more about the genesis of the EXPY see "The Making of the EXPY". Learn More   THE 10TH ANNUAL WINNERS MORRIS COMMUNITY COOKBOOK AWARDS 2009, First Place: $5,000 A. Lincoln Cookbook - A Cookbook of Epic Portions Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Judges Comments: "The cover is elegant and perfect for the content, with the unmistakable signature. This is a 'wow' book...The dividers are beautiful and interesting – an education in a cookbook. A clear winner!" - Diana McMillen "One of my favorite cookbooks. I really enjoyed the recipes, as well as the historical significance of many of them." - Robert Cano "I really loved the ongoing use of cutlery and place settings to reinforce the themes of each section and divider...extra points for 'era' recipes." - Dawn Saxton Proceeds Support: ALPLM Volunteer Services Department Gross Sales: $61,047 Group's Web Site: www.PresidentLincoln.org Ordering Information Learn More