PRS/GuM won the prize for best Permanent Exhibition for the William Morris Gallery in the 2013 Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence, at a ceremony held at 8 Northumberland, London on 15th May 2013.

The judges said: "It is a bright and engaging museum which has been transformed beyond all recognition. Despite the limitations and challenges of the historic building in which the museum is located, the redevelopment has facilitated a huge organisational rebirth with a fresh interpretation of the collection which has veered away from a memorial route and which has realised the true potential of its internationally significant collections."

The shortlist comprised:

• V&A Furniture Galleries (NORD Architecture)
• The Science Garden at Thinktank (Birmingham Museums Trust)
• Treasures (Natural History Museum) - Joint Highly Commended
• Titanic Belfast (Event Communications) - Joint Highly Commended
• Cutty Sark (Cutty Sark)
• William Morris Gallery (Pringle Richards Sharratt & GuM) - Winner

The award reflects the innovative design and interpretation within the project brief and budget. Particular attention is paid to the impact the exhibition has had on the overall museum, gallery or heritage attraction.

Museums + Heritage Awards
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