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

December 1, 2026

$100 cash prize per category (Website, Flyer/Poster, Local/Social Media); annual awards

Recognizes AIA Local Societies for excellence in public communication about archaeology through websites, flyers, and media publicity.

Only AIA Local Societies may apply; entries must feature events/publicity from the current calendar year.

--- ## Description The Society Awards, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), celebrate the achievements of AIA Local Societies in promoting archaeology to the public. The awards honor the best Society website, the most creative and informative lecture flyer or poster, and the most impressive publicity in local or social media. Each winner receives a cash prize and recognition at the AIA Annual Meeting. These contests aim to foster community engagement, highlight innovative outreach, and advance the mission of the AIA through effective public communication. --- ## Due Dates - December 1, 2026: Submission deadline for all contest entries (Website, Flyer/Poster, Local/Social Media) --- ## Funding Amount - Each category winner receives a $100 cash prize. - Awards are given annually in three categories: Website, Flyer/Poster, and Local/Social Media. - Winners are recognized at the AIA Annual Meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Only AIA Local Societies are eligible to participate. - Entries must pertain to events or publicity from the current calendar year. - Each contest has specific requirements: - **Website Contest:** Must feature the AIA logo, full name of the Local Society, clear and accurate information, and a user-friendly, visually dynamic design. - **Flyer/Poster Contest:** Must include the AIA logo, full Society name, readable design, and combine dynamic text and images. - **Local/Social Media Contest:** Must reference the national AIA, include the full Society name, and provide a 150-word blurb describing the publicity's effectiveness. --- ## Application Process - Submit entries using the designated online forms for each contest: - [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/) - Required materials vary by contest, but all must comply with the stated criteria (see eligibility section). - Winners are announced and celebrated at the AIA Annual Meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Previous winners are listed on the [Society Awards page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/lecture-flyer-and-website-contest/). - Each Society may submit entries to one or more categories. - Recognition includes both a cash prize and acknowledgment at the Annual Meeting. --- ## External Links - [Society Awards Main Page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/lecture-flyer-and-website-contest/) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) - [Archaeological Institute of America Homepage](https://www.archaeological.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | ebailey@archaeological.org | | Phone | 857-305-9350 | | Contact Form | [AIA Contact Page](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) | | Address | 2000 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 415, Auburndale, MA 02466 USA | ---

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