J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award
This award recognizes non-archivists who have made outstanding, lasting contributions to raising public awareness and support for archival work at a regional or broader level.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipients receive a plaque. Up to three awards may be given each year.
Summary: Recognizes individuals or organizations outside the archives profession who have made significant, lasting contributions to promoting and supporting archival work and public awareness.
Key Information: Only non-archivists or non-archival organizations are eligible for nomination.
Description
The award honors individuals, institutions, or organizations outside the archives profession who have significantly promoted public awareness, appreciation, or support of archival activities or programs. Contributions may include advocacy, publicity, legislation, financial support, or similar actions that foster archival work and elevate public consciousness of its importance. The award emphasizes broad and long-term impact at the regional level or beyond, in the spirit of historian J. Franklin Jameson’s legacy.
