The Museums & heritage Show has named the panel of judges who will decide the winners of the first ever Museums & Heritage Awards for Excellence.

Sam Mullins, director of The London Transport Museum, Jane Glasister, director of Arts, Heritage and Leisure in Bradford, Victor Middleton, author of New Visions for Museums in the 21st Century, Martyn Best, director of DBA, Julianna Gilling, editor of Attractions Management and Liz Terry, editor of Leisure Management, will be sifting through this year's entries.

Winners will be announced on 12 February, at a ceremony at London's Cafe Royal to be hosted by Janet Street-Porter. Details: www.museumsandheritage.com