Diversity Award
Forecasted
Diversity Award honors individuals, groups, and institutions for demonstrated archival work that advances diversity in the archives profession, the Society of American Archivists, or the archival record.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Certificate and one complimentary SAA Annual Meeting registration per awardee; up to two awards annually
Summary: Recognizes individuals, groups, and institutions whose work makes lasting contributions to diversity in the archives profession, SAA, or the archival record.
Key Information: This is recognition for demonstrated achievements, not funding for a proposed research project.
Description
The Diversity Award recognizes outstanding contributions to advancing diversity within the archives profession, the Society of American Archivists (SAA), or the archival record. Sponsored and funded by the Society of American Archivists Foundation, it honors individuals, groups, and institutions whose achievements include activism, education, outreach, publication, service, or other initiatives in the archives field.
Established in 2011 to address SAA’s strategic priority on diversity and first awarded in 2012, the award emphasizes the long-term impact of work that improves and promotes diversity. Its criteria draw on the SAA Statement on Diversity and Inclusion. Past recipients include community archives initiatives, cultural heritage programs, archival collections, and education and outreach efforts.
