The Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports honors outstanding archaeological fieldwork publications that advance research and reporting standards, presented by the Archaeological Institute of America.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 (Nomination deadline for books/electronic copies)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no monetary prize specified.
Summary: Annual award recognizing exceptional monographs reporting results from archaeological fieldwork.
Key Information: Nominated works must be published within four years prior to the Annual Meeting; primary author/editor must join AIA if selected.
The Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports, presented by the Archaeological Institute of America, honors outstanding monographs that present and analyze the results of archaeological field projects, such as excavations or surveys. The award highlights single- or multi-authored works, or edited volumes, that provide thorough discussions of research methods, clear presentation and analysis of primary data, and conclusions advancing archaeological understanding. The award upholds the AIA’s commitment to ethical publication of field research and celebrates exemplary contributions that set high standards in the discipline.