Golden Trowel Award - Archaeological Institute of America
The Golden Trowel Award honors the AIA Local Society with the greatest proportional membership growth, recognizing efforts that strengthen archaeological community engagement and outreach.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Application deadline for the Golden Trowel Award)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no cash prize specified.
Summary: Honors the AIA Local Society with the highest proportional membership growth over the past fiscal year.
Description
The Golden Trowel Award, presented by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), recognizes the AIA Local Society whose membership has proportionally increased the most during the past fiscal year (July 1–June 30). The award aims to commend Society Officers for their effective management and efforts to attract new members, thereby supporting the growth and vitality of the AIA community.
