Museum Wins Best of Wilmington Award

WILMINGTON, NC  June 2010 -- Wilmington Children's Museum has been selected for the 2010 Best of Wilmington Award in the Museums category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

“We are very excited to receive this award from the USCA. It is a testament to all of the effort our wonderful staff, volunteers, and members put into making sure that this Museum is an outstanding part of Wilmington’s community,” said Rick Lawson, Executive Director of the Children’s Museum.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2010 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties. 

The Children’s Museum of Wilmington celebrates the joy of childhood by providing magical and playful experiences for children of all ages. The Museum serves children ages 0-11 and their adult company. Our goal is for all our visitors to learn amazing things about themselves and the world where we live, through informal, playful hands-on and child-directed experiences. In our warm and inviting environment, children and the adults who bring them find ample opportunities to explore and better understand the arts, sciences, culture and more, through engaging exhibits and programs.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) - U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.