The SAA Fellow distinction honors archivists for outstanding, sustained contributions and leadership advancing the archival profession and the Society of American Archivists.
Distinguished Service Award honors archival institutions, programs, and organizations for outstanding public service and achievements that advance archival practice and provide a model for others.
The SAA Council Exemplary Service Award honors unique and impactful contributions to the archives profession or SAA that are not recognized by other SAA awards.
Diversity Award recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations for lasting archival contributions that advance diversity in the archives profession, the Society of American Archivists, or the archival record.
The Archival Innovator Award recognizes archivists, repositories, and organizations for innovative archival work that advances professional knowledge or has exceptional community impact.
The J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award honors individuals, institutions, and organizations for advocacy that builds public awareness, appreciation, and support of archival work.