[Society of American Archivists](https://www2.archivists.org)

February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)

$300 cash prize and certificate (one award annually)

Recognizes outstanding individual contributions and leadership in the field of religious archives.

For individual archivists only; self-nominations are accepted and encouraged.

--- ## Description The Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., Memorial Award honors an individual archivist who has made a significant contribution to the field of religious archives. Established in 1974 and named for the first professionally trained archivist at the Catholic Archives of Texas, the award recognizes involvement in the Society of American Archivists’ Archivists of Religious Collections Section, contributions to archival literature related to religious archives, leadership in religious archives organizations, and/or demonstrated leadership within a specific religious archives. The prize is funded by the Society of Southwest Archivists. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award consists of a certificate and a $300 cash prize. - One award is made each year. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individual archivists only. - Recognizes significant contributions to religious archives, including: - Involvement in the Archivists of Religious Collections Section of SAA - Contributions to archival literature relating to religious archives - Participation and leadership in religious archives organizations - Leadership in a specific religious archives - Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. --- ## Application Process - Complete and submit the official nomination form. - Nominations typically require: - A description of the nominee's contributions to religious archives - Supporting documentation as appropriate - Nominations are submitted online via the SAA’s application portal. - Selection is made by the Contributions to the Archives Profession Subcommittee of the SAA Awards Committee. --- ## Additional Information - The award is named in memory of Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., who served as the first professionally trained archivist at the Catholic Archives of Texas from 1960 to 1974. - The award is funded by the Society of Southwest Archivists. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Details](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-lane) - [Nomination Form (Preview/Apply)](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45534-Society-Of-American-Archivists) - [Society of American Archivists Home](https://www2.archivists.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | General Inquiries | [Contact SAA](https://www2.archivists.org/contact) | | Phone | (312) 606-0722 | ---

Sister M. Claude Lane, O.P., Memorial Award

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