Fellows' Ernst Posner Award
The Fellows' Ernst Posner Award honors the best scholarly essay on archival administration, history, theory, or methodology published in The American Archivist each year.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (publication eligibility cutoff / selection review)
Funding Amounts: $500 cash prize and certificate; one-time award per cycle.
Summary: Recognizes the best essay on archival topics published in The American Archivist in the preceding year.
Description
The Fellows' Ernst Posner Award honors outstanding essays addressing archival administration, history, theory, or methodology, published in The American Archivist during the previous year. Established in 1982 and funded by the Society of American Archivists Foundation, the award commemorates the legacy of Ernst Posner, a prominent archivist and past president of the Society. The award is selected by the Fellows Awards Subcommittee of the SAA Awards Committee and aims to recognize significant scholarly contributions to the archival profession.
