It is people who are at the heart of the charity sector and who voluntarily or professionally go above and beyond to make a difference.
The Marsh Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of these people who are committed to social, cultural and environmental causes.
The below portfolio of Awards recognise these contributions right across the sector, from volunteer carers to social anthropologists.
Marsh Award for the Encouragement of Medallic Art
This Award, run in partnership with the British Art Medal Society (BAMS), recognises an individual or organisation that has made...
Marsh Volunteer Awards with St Paul’s Cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral currently have 345 active volunteers, who commit their time to the Cathedral in a wide variety of...
Marsh Volunteer Team Award with London Museum
This Award is run in partnership with London Museum and recognises the exceptional contributions of some of the hundreds of...
Marsh Young Volunteer Award with London Museum
This Award is run in partnership with London Museum and recognises the contributions made to the Museum by an exceptional...
Marsh Volunteer Award with London Museum
This Award is run in partnership with London Museum and recognises the contributions made to the Museum by an exceptional...
Marsh Heritage Crafts Trainee Award
This Award recognises trainees of crafts who are passionate about ensuring that traditional craft skills survive into the future, and...
Marsh Award for Heritage Crafts UK Maker of the Year
The Maker of the Year Award recognises a craftsperson who is amongst the most skilled in their craft and has...
Marsh Heritage Crafts Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a heritage craftsperson who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to their specific craft over 25 years...
Marsh Lead Volunteer Award with the Canal & River Trust
This Award is run in partnership with the Canal and River Trust. The Award recognises 6 volunteers throughout the UK...
Marsh Young Volunteer Award with the Canal & River Trust
This Award is run in partnership with the Canal and River Trust. The Award recognises 6 young volunteers throughout the...
Marsh Volunteer Award with the Canal & River Trust
This Award is run in partnership with the Canal and River Trust. The Award recognises 6 volunteers throughout the UK...
Marsh Award for Excellence in the Conservation of a Public Sculpture or Fountain
This Award is run in partnership with the Public Statues and Sculpture Association (PSSA) and recognises the conservation or repair...
Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture
This Award is run in partnership with the Public Statues and Sculpture Association (PSSA) and celebrates excellence in contemporary sculpture....
Marsh Friends of the Year Award with BAFM
This Award recognises the work of Friends Groups in museums around the country. These groups support their museums through fundraising,...
Marsh Award for Best in Show
This Award recognises a piece of work that is showcased in the Society's Annual Members' Summer Exhibition, which runs from...
Marsh Award for Outstanding Student Conservator
This award recognises a student conservator who has excelled in their studies or training, has added significant value to their...
Marsh Award for Environmental or Sustainability Focus in Conservation
This award recognises a stand-out project, or the ongoing practice of a conservation professional, who is championing environmentally focused or...
Marsh Award for Innovation in Conservation
This award recognises individual, department or organisation-led innovation in conservation practice, research or training. Innovation can take any form but...
Marsh Award for Heritage Conservation in Action
This Award recognises the achievements of conservators and heritage scientists working to enhance public engagement with historic objects and collections....
Marsh Palaeoart Award
The Award highlights the best piece of palaeontological artwork produced in association with a publication, press release, scientific paper or...
Marsh Group Award for Volunteering with The Arts Society
These Awards recognise volunteers from some of The Arts Society’s 365 local societies across the UK, who have worked...
Marsh Award for Arts Society Committee of the Year
This Award was set up to recognise the collective and voluntary achievements of committee members who have established and driven...
Marsh Individual Awards for Volunteering with The Arts Society
These Awards recognise volunteers from some of The Arts Society's 365 local societies across the UK, who work to help...
RAI and Marsh Short Film Prize
This Award is for the most outstanding short film on social, cultural and biological anthropology or archaeology. We have partnered...
Marsh Award for Excellence in Visual Arts Engagement
This Award, run in partnership with Engage, annually celebrates the achievements of individuals working in learning and education within gallery...
Marsh Award for International Arts Society Committee of the Year
This Award was set up to recognise the collective and voluntary achievements of committee members who have established and driven...
Marsh Volunteer Awards with the Museum of London 2021
The year, the Awards were altered to fit the around volunteering around the pandemic. This Award is run in partnership...
Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Fountains
This Award is run in partnership with the Public Statues and Sculpture Association (PSSA) and is offered for a fountain...