Public Engagement Award
The AIA Public Engagement Award honors members for outstanding efforts to connect archaeology with diverse public audiences through impactful outreach beyond their regular professional duties.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Self-nomination submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Honorary award; no monetary funding provided
Summary: Recognizes AIA members for outstanding public engagement initiatives that connect archaeology to diverse non-specialist audiences.
Description
The Public Engagement Award from the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) honors members who have made significant efforts to connect archaeology with the broader public. The award celebrates outreach and partnership activities—virtual or in-person—that engage audiences such as K-12 classrooms, senior centers, community organizations, museums, and libraries. The focus is on work that extends beyond the nominee's regular professional duties, promoting a greater appreciation and understanding of archaeology among non-specialist groups. This recognition is strictly honorary and does not include a monetary prize.
