Awards

The Egypt Centre has garnered widespread acclaim for its exceptional work in education, outreach, and research. A highlight of its achievements is the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, a testament to the extraordinary contributions of its dedicated volunteer team. This national honour underscores the museum’s commitment to fostering a culture of volunteering and the invaluable impact volunteers have on its mission.  

In addition to this top accolade, the Egypt Centre boasts a collection of awards recognising its inclusive practices, innovative programs, and educational excellence. From being shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award to receiving accolades for widening participation initiatives, the museum consistently demonstrates its dedication to engaging diverse audiences.  

Moreover, the Egypt Centre is renowned for its commitment to youth development. Numerous awards celebrate the achievements of young volunteers, highlighting the museum’s role in nurturing future leaders and inspiring a passion for Egyptology.

Museum Awards

The Egypt Centre has been honoured with multiple awards recognising our exceptional work as a museum. Our commitment to education, engagement, and preserving ancient Egyptian heritage has been instrumental in solidifying our reputation as a leading cultural institution. We are proud to be recognised for our contributions to the community, education, and the field of Egyptology.

Swansea Life logo, featuring the text "SWANSEA LIFE" in white on a black background.
The Egypt Centre has twice been awarded the title of Best Leisure and Tourism Establishment by Swansea Live, in both 2018 and 2019.
Marketing Excellence Awards logo, featuring the text "Marketing Excellence Awards" and a laurel wreath symbol on the left.
In 2015, the Egypt Centre was jointly awarded the Marketing Project of the Year at The Marketing Excellence Awards. This was in recognition of the Night at the Museum project, which took place in 2014.
The Awards logo, featuring the word "THE" in a golden square and the word "Awards" to the right in black.
In 2006, the Egypt Centre was shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Supplement Award for widening participation.
A certificate from the Collections Trust Awarding Body, recognizing The Egypt Centre: Museum of Egyptian Antiquities for their "Highly Commended" entry in the "Rediscovering Egypt: The Harrogate Egyptian Collection" category.
The Egypt Centre was Highly Commended by the Collections Trust in 2023 for their project Rediscovering Egypt: The Harrogate Egyptian Collection.
An illustration of children and adults gathered around a large, woolly mammoth exhibit in a museum. The mammoth is standing on a platform, and people are pointing at it and looking up in wonder. The title "Kids in Museums" is written in the top left corner.
The Egypt Centre has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Award on three occasions (2016, 2021, and 2023).
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom logo, featuring the text "LOTC Quality Badge" and a blue "Q" surrounded by a laurel wreath. The "Q" is surrounded by smaller images representing various outdoor activities like climbing, kayaking, and exploring nature.
In 2017, The Young Egyptologist Workshop staff was shortlisted in the Learning Outside the Classroom Innovator category in the national Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC).

The Young Egyptologist Workshop has been recognised for its positive impact on children in Community First areas, receiving additional awards such as the Education Extra Award (2003) and the ContinYou Cymru award (2006).

Volunteer Awards

The Egypt Centre is proud to recognise the invaluable contributions of our volunteers. We have received numerous awards for our volunteer program, highlighting our commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for community engagement. These awards are a testament to the dedication and passion of our volunteers, who play a vital role in enriching the visitor experience.

The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service logo, featuring a stylized crown made up of small figures representing people. The text "The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service" is displayed above the crown, and "The MBE for volunteer groups" is below it.
In 2018, the Egypt Centre volunteers received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups. Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee, the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years. For more details, see the following press release.
The Diana Award logo, featuring a silhouette of Princess Diana's face on the left and the text "THE DIANA AWARD" in blue on the right. There is a registered trademark symbol after "AWARD.
The young volunteers have been the recipients of the Diana Award on seven occasions (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019).
And this one: Marsh Charitable Trust logo, featuring the word "MARSH" in uppercase and the phrase "Charitable Trust" in a smaller font below it.

The Egypt Centre’s volunteers have been the regional winner (Wales) of the Marsh Awards for Museum Learning. Firstly, in 2009 for our young volunteers, and again in 2017 for all our volunteers.

WCVA logo, featuring the acronym "WCVA" above the acronym "CGGC" in white text on a red background.
In 2010, the Egypt Centre’s volunteers were awarded the Volunteer Group of the Year by the Welsh Charity Awards. Additionally, they were Highly Commended in 2013 and 2018.
Museums + Heritage Awards logo, featuring the text "MUSEUMS + HERITAGE" above the text "AWARDS" in white on a magenta background.
In 2017, the Egypt Centre was shortlisted for the AIM Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence in the category of Volunteer Team of the Year.

Individual Honours

The Egypt Centre team has been recognised for their exceptional work. Several volunteers and staff members have received individual awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

Marsh Award for Volunteering 2020

Egypt Centre volunteer Sam Powell won the prestigious 2020 Marsh Award Welsh Volunteer of the Year prize. The award recognised Sam’s commitment to supporting the museum and the community during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Photograph depicting three women smiling. The woman on the right (Sam Powell) holds a certificate in her hands.
Research as Art 2021

Ken Griffin (Curator) won the Research as Art award in 2021 for his project Reflecting on the Past: The Display of Egyptian Mummies. This was a collaborative project between Ken and Egyptian conservator Mohamed Shabib.

Image of a man wearing a galabiya looking into a glass case containing the mummified remains of the pharaoh Ahmose.
Professor Eileen Hooper-Greenhill Prize 2022

Ken Griffin (Curator) was awarded the Professor Eileen Hooper-Greenhill Price (2022) for his MA dissertation in Museum Studies at Leicester University, which was entitled From Surviving to Thriving: Assessing the Impact of The Egypt Centre’s Online Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Image of a man (Ken Griffin) wearing glasses and smiling into the camera. He holds a certificate from the University of Leicester in his hands.