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

October 1, 2025 (Self-nomination deadline)

Recognition award; no monetary prize specified

Honors AIA members for impactful public outreach and educational activities engaging non-specialist audiences in archaeology.

--- ## Description The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Public Engagement Award recognizes the diverse outreach efforts of its members who engage non-specialist audiences in archaeology. The award highlights initiatives such as educational programs for K-12 classrooms, senior centers, museums, libraries, and community organizations, delivered either virtually or in person. The primary goal is to honor members who foster public understanding and appreciation of archaeology through meaningful partnerships and educational activities that go beyond their regular professional duties. --- ## Due Dates - Self-nomination deadline: October 1, 2025 - Eligible activities must take place between September 2024 and August 2025 - Awardees will be notified in November 2025 and recognized at the AIA Annual Meeting in January 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; no monetary prize or grant funding is specified. - Awardees receive formal recognition by the AIA, including acknowledgment at the Annual Meeting. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all current AIA members in the following categories: - Professional - K-12 educator - Student - Self-nomination is required. - To qualify, nominees must have: - Dedicated a minimum of 12 hours to public engagement activities **and/or** - Participated in at least three separate public engagement events - Engagement activities must not be part of the nominee’s regular professional duties (e.g., regular classroom teaching or museum work does not count). - Eligible engagement activities include, but are not limited to: - K-12 classroom visits (virtual or in-person) - Library, senior center, museum, or community organization programs - Public lectures, workshops, blog posts, podcasts, or video projects --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online self-nomination form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchUAHBxE1OiInTpd1wwYw6QhNDJewtTJfIgLrI0S9gDqrKgg/viewform) by October 1, 2025. - Provide details on: - Types of public engagement activities - Total number of engagements and estimated audience reached - Hours dedicated to each engagement (including prep and travel) - Description of each engagement (audience, goals, outcomes, location, and any evaluation) - Nominations are reviewed by the AIA Outreach and Education Committee. - Awardees will be notified in November 2025. --- ## Additional Information - Activities must have occurred between September 2024 and August 2025. - Recognition is for outreach beyond the nominee’s routine professional obligations. - Awardees will be recognized at the AIA Annual Meeting in January 2026. --- ## External Links - [AIA Public Engagement Award Program Page](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/public-engagement-award/) - [Self-Nomination Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchUAHBxE1OiInTpd1wwYw6QhNDJewtTJfIgLrI0S9gDqrKgg/viewform) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Additional Info | |-----------|---------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------| | Jen Thum | [jennifer_thum@harvard.edu](mailto:jennifer_thum@harvard.edu) | | AIA Outreach/Education Committee | | AIA Office| [ebailey@archaeological.org](mailto:ebailey@archaeological.org) | 857-305-9350 | General AIA contact |

Public Engagement Award - Archaeological Institute of America

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