Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Museum Education

We are excited to announce that NUMU has been awarded the 2023 Superintendent's Award for Excellence in Museum Education for ArtNow! The Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Museum Education competition recognizes the outstanding achievements in California museum programs that serve K-12 students and/or educators. The competition is a joint project of the sponsors, the California Association of Museums (CAM) and the California Department of Education (CDE). Since 2012, the competition has recognized 66 programs, presented by a diverse range of institutions that demonstrate the vibrant contributions museums make to California’s K-12 educational system. In 2023, CAM and the CDE recognized 6 outstanding programs that took place in 2022.

Award of Excellence for Recreational Contributions

In 2022, the Footbridge Mural Project received an Award of Excellence for its recreational contributions at the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) District 4 Awards & Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency

Awarded by Candid. Candid is the trustworthy nonprofit source for the freshest, highest-quality data on the social sector.