Middle Georgia State University's Tina Ashford has been named the 2025 recipient of the Hunter-Burley Award by the Small Museum Association (SMA) for her work with MGA’s Museum of Technology. Presented annually, the Hunter-Burley Award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contributions to advancing public access and supporting professional growth at a single small museum or institution.
Ashford, who works in the School of Computoing, joins a distinguished group of recent honorees, following Kenny Libben of the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in 2024 and Lynne Calamia of the Roebling Museum in 2023. The recognition highlights Ashford’s leadership and dedication to expanding the reach and impact of the Museum of Technology at Middle Georgia State University, reinforcing MGA’s commitment to innovation, education, and community engagement. For more information about the Museum of Technology, contact MoT@mga.edu.
