[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

September 15, 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)

Recognition award; no monetary funding provided.

Honors innovative digital projects in archaeology that advance research, teaching, outreach, and ethical practices through technology.

--- ## Description This award recognizes individuals, teams, or projects that deploy digital technology in innovative ways within archaeology, including excavation, research, teaching, publishing, or outreach. The goal is to celebrate transformative digital scholarship, encourage ethical and inclusive practices, and promote accessibility to archaeological knowledge. Recipients are honored for pioneering efforts that set new standards in digital archaeology, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and explore novel digital approaches that enrich engagement with the past. --- ## Due Dates - September 15, 2026: Nomination submission deadline for the Award for Outstanding Work in Digital Archaeology --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition-based award; there is no monetary funding associated with the prize. - Recipients are celebrated at the Archaeological Institute of America’s Awards Ceremony in January. --- ## Eligibility - Nominations are open to projects, groups, or individuals using digital technology in archaeology. - Nominations can be submitted by anyone, including project directors or principal team members. - Collaborative projects are encouraged. - At least one member of the leadership team, or any individual nominee, must be a member in good standing of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). - AIA membership number(s) must be included with the nomination. --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted via the [official nomination form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/digital-archaeology-award/). - Required materials include: - Name of the project - Project URL (if available) - Project description (max 300 words) - Project goals (max 100 words) - Project history (max 200 words) - Intended users (optional, max 100 words) - Significance for archaeology (approx. 300 words) - Usage statistics (if online, optional) - Funding sources and parameters (optional) - Recognition already received (optional) - Future plans (optional, max 200 words) - Plans for archiving, maintenance, and sustainability (optional, max 200 words) - Contact details and position of project director(s) - AIA affiliation for project director(s) - Nominator’s name, position, and email - The committee reviews nominations and makes a decision by October, pending approval by the AIA’s Governing Board. Nominators are notified in November. --- ## Additional Information - The field of digital archaeology is evolving; the committee reserves the right to modify the award as needed or not to give the award if no deserving project is nominated. - Awardees are honored at the AIA’s Awards Ceremony in January. - Past recipients include projects advancing open access, digital publication, community engagement, and innovative uses of digital tools in archaeology. --- ## External Links - [Award details and past recipients](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/digital-archaeology-award/) - [Nomination form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/applications/digital-archaeology-award/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | AIA Awards Committee | [awards@archaeological.org](mailto:awards@archaeological.org) | 857-305-9350 | Archaeological Institute of America, 2000 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 415, Auburndale, MA 02466 USA | | General Inquiries | [ebailey@archaeological.org](mailto:ebailey@archaeological.org) | | |

Award for Outstanding Work in Digital Archaeology

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