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

February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline)

$1,000 cash prize and certificate; one-time, non-renewable award.

Recognizes superior writing and impactful scholarship in archival history, theory, or practice.

--- ## Description The Waldo Gifford Leland Award, established in 1959 by the Society of American Archivists, honors outstanding monographs or documentary publications that advance archival history, theory, or practice. The award celebrates works of superior excellence and usefulness, whether in print or digital format, and aims to encourage impactful contributions to the archival profession. Recipients receive a certificate and a $1,000 cash prize. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated nomination submission deadline; all nominations must be submitted by February 28 each year) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize and a certificate. - This is a one-time, non-renewable award per winning publication. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible works are monographs or documentary publications (in print or digital editions) first published in English during the preceding calendar year. - Periodicals are not eligible. - The award is open to individuals or groups; international works are eligible if published in English. - Only publications (not periodicals) that demonstrate excellence and usefulness in the archival field will be considered. --- ## Application Process - Nominations must include a completed nomination form and three copies of the publication. - Both self-nominations and nominations by others are accepted. - Submission is online via the [nomination portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45798-Society-Of-American-Archivists). - All materials must be submitted by the anticipated deadline (February 28). - The award is adjudicated by the Leland Award Subcommittee of the SAA Awards Committee. --- ## Additional Information - Only one SAA publication award may be received per individual or group in a given cycle. - The award is sponsored by the Society of American Archivists Foundation in honor of Waldo Gifford Leland. - Recent recipients and additional details can be found on the [program page](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-leland). --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Full Guidelines](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-leland) - [Nomination Portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45798-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 | | Address | 17 North State Street, Suite 1425, Chicago, IL 60602-4061 |

Waldo Gifford Leland Award

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