[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

December 2026 (application deadline for Lecture Flyer, Website, and Local Society Media contests)

$100 cash prize per contest category; recognition at AIA Annual Meeting

Honors AIA Local Societies for excellence in websites, lecture flyers, and publicity promoting archaeological events and activities.

--- ## Description The Society Awards from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) recognize outstanding achievements by AIA Local Societies in publicizing their events and activities. The awards celebrate excellence in three categories: best-designed website, most creative and informative lecture flyer or poster, and most impressive publicity through local or social media. Each category highlights effective communication, engaging design, and the clear presentation of information about the Society and its programs. Winners receive cash prizes and are recognized at the AIA Annual Meeting, serving as models for sharing archaeological programming with the broader community. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (anticipated): Application deadline for the Lecture Flyer, Website, and Local Society Media contests *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $100 cash prize is awarded to the winner in each contest category (Website, Lecture Flyer/Poster, Local/Social Media Publicity). - Winners are recognized at the AIA Annual Meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Only AIA Local Societies are eligible to apply. - Each contest is open to all AIA Local Societies. - Submissions must be from the current calendar year. --- ## Application Process - Societies must submit their entries through the designated online forms for each category: - [Website Contest Submission Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/societies/awards/aia-society-website-contest/) - [Flyer/Poster Contest Submission Form](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/societies/awards/society-flyer-contest/) - [Local/Social Media Contest Submission Form](https://www.archaeological.org/aia-society-local-media-contest/) - Each submission must follow specific guidelines: - **Website:** Must include the AIA logo, Society name, clear information, working links, and user-friendly design. - **Flyer/Poster:** Must include the AIA logo, Society name, clear communication, readable design, and dynamic graphics. - **Media Publicity:** Must reference the national AIA and Society name, include accurate event information, and provide a 150-word blurb with a link or copy of the publicity. --- ## Additional Information - Only materials from the current calendar year are eligible for judging. - Winning entries are showcased as examples for other Societies. - Recognition occurs at the AIA Annual Meeting. --- ## External Links - [Program & Contest Details](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/lecture-flyer-and-website-contest/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) - [AIA Homepage](https://www.archaeological.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Person | Email | Phone | Contact Page | |----------------|----------------------------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | AIA Awards Office | ebailey@archaeological.org | 857-305-9350 | [Contact AIA](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) |

Society Awards - Archaeological Institute of America

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