Fellow of the Society of American Archivists
The SAA Fellow distinction honors archivists for outstanding, sustained contributions and leadership advancing the archival profession and the Society of American Archivists.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recognition as SAA Fellow is the Society’s highest professional honor.
Summary: Recognizes individuals for outstanding, sustained contributions and leadership within the Society of American Archivists and the archival profession.
Description
The Fellow of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is the highest honor awarded by the SAA, established in 1957 to recognize individuals who have made exceptional and sustained contributions to the organization and the archival profession. Election as a Fellow acknowledges a record of leadership, advocacy, scholarship, and service that advances the SAA’s mission and core values, including access, accountability, diversity, preservation, and social responsibility. This recognition is intended for archivists whose impact on the profession and the Society is both broad and enduring.
