The Judges

Chief Executive Officer, Royal Air Force Museum

Maggie Appleton MBE was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Air Force Museum in October 2014 and took up her post on 12 January 2015 … >>

Director, ALVA

Bernard Donoghue has been the Director of ALVA since September 2011 following a career in advocacy, communications and lobbying, latterly at a senior level in the tourism and heritage sector … >>

Director, Foundling Museum

Caro Howell is new to the judging panel for 2019 and in her role as Director of the Foundling Museum, she brings a welcome new perspective to the panel … >>

Director General, Imperial War Museums

Diane Lees CBE, has been Director General of IWM since October 2008. Leading on the Museums’ international programme & cultural festival for the First World War centenary … >>

Director Of Commercial And Tourism, Historic Environment Scotland

Initially joining Historic Environment Scotland as Head of Commercial and Visitor Operation in 2009. Stephen is charged with managing the visitor experience, education & interpretation … >>

Director, London Transport Museum

Sam Mullins has been Director of the London Transport Museum since 1994, where he has overseen the development of the world’s premier museum of urban transport and the social history of transport in London … >>

Director and Chief Executive of the ss Great Britain Trust

Dr Matthew Tanner MBE has worked in the maritime heritage sector for 20 years. He has specialised in bringing maritime heritage to life for non-maritime audiences … >>