Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Honorary award; recipient receives a medal, citation, and symposium in their honor (no monetary funding).
Summary: Recognizes a scholar for distinguished lifetime contributions to archaeology, primarily through research, fieldwork, and service.
Key Information: This is the AIA's highest honor; nominations are competitive and must be comprehensive.