Public Engagement Award
Forecasted
Public Engagement Award recognizes Archaeological Institute of America members for virtual and in-person outreach and partnerships that benefit non-specialist audiences, rather than funding project costs.
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Self-nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award rather than funding for research or project costs
Summary: Recognizes AIA members for virtual and in-person outreach and partnerships benefiting non-specialist audiences.
Key Information: Qualifying engagement must be outside required professional duties and total at least 12 hours and/or three separate engagements.
Description
The Archaeological Institute of America’s Public Engagement Award recognizes the broad range of outreach undertaken by its members. Administered by the AIA’s Outreach and Education Committee, it honors public engagement through virtual and in-person outreach and partnerships that benefit non-specialist audiences. These audiences include K–12 classrooms, senior centers, community organizations, museum visitors, library patrons, and other diverse groups of learners.
The award emphasizes engagement beyond a member’s required professional duties, rather than routine classroom teaching or everyday museum education work. It recognizes those who undertake public outreach rather than supporting research or project costs. Recipients are recognized at the Institute’s Annual Meeting, and past recipients have received gold, silver, and bronze awards.
