Funder: Archaeological Institute of America

Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 (Nomination deadline) | October 2026 (Committee decision) | November 2026 (Notification) | January 2027 (Awards Ceremony)

Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no monetary prize; annual award

Summary: Honors outstanding non-fiction books that effectively engage the public with the excitement and significance of archaeology.

Key Information: Open to books published in English within the previous three years; nominations accepted from authors, publishers, or AIA members.