C.F.W. Coker Award for Description
Forecasted
The C.F.W. Coker Award for Description recognizes innovative archival description projects in North America that significantly advance professional standards, presented by the Society of American Archivists.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $250 cash prize and a certificate; one-time award per recipient/project.
Summary: Recognizes exemplary and innovative projects in archival description with substantial impact on the profession.
Key Information: Awarded to individuals, groups, or institutions for North America-based projects; not for books or articles on descriptive theory.
Description
This annual award from the Society of American Archivists honors outstanding achievements in archival description, including innovative finding aids, descriptive tools, and systems that set national standards or serve as models for archival practice. It aims to recognize projects that advance the field through creative approaches and have a demonstrable impact on descriptive practices in North America. The award is named in memory of C.F.W. Coker, a leader in archival description and a Fellow of the SAA.
