[Society of American Archivists](https://www2.archivists.org)

February 2027 (nomination submission deadline, projected)

Recognition award; recipient receives a plaque (no cash award).

Recognizes archival organizations or programs for outstanding service and exemplary contributions to the archives profession in North America.

--- ## Description This award honors archival institutions, education programs, nonprofit organizations, or government organizations that have demonstrated outstanding service to their public and made exemplary contributions to the archives profession. The recognition highlights achievements such as advancing archival theory and practice, providing exceptional service, innovating operational methods, exceeding standard expectations, or developing a robust archives program over time. The goal is to spotlight organizations that serve as models within the archival community. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (nomination submission deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award consists of a plaque presented to the recipient. - No cash or direct financial support is provided. --- ## Eligibility - Open to any archival institution, archival organization, records center, manuscript repository, archival education program, nonprofit, or government organization serving or supporting the archives community in North America. - Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. - Nominees should have achieved distinction in one or more of the following ways: - Contributed to archival theory and the development of new archival practice. - Served their constituency in an outstanding fashion. - Shown extraordinary ingenuity and resourcefulness in improving operations or methods. - Gone well beyond normal performance requirements, providing a model for others. - Developed an archives program of significant depth and scope over time. --- ## Application Process - Submit a completed nomination form through the [online portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/43424-Society-Of-American-Archivists). - Each nomination must include three letters of support: - At least two must be from SAA members. - Each letter must represent a different institution. - Self-nominations are allowed and encouraged. --- ## Additional Information - The award is administered by the Distinguished Service Award Subcommittee of the SAA Awards Committee. - The recipient is recognized at the Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Full Guidelines](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-service) - [Online Nomination Form](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/43424-Society-Of-American-Archivists) - [Society of American Archivists Homepage](https://www2.archivists.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Info | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact SAA](https://www2.archivists.org/contact) or call (312) 606-0722 | | Award Administration | See [Awards Committee Details](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section7/groups/Awards) | ---

Distinguished Service Award

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