Waldo Gifford Leland Award
The Waldo Gifford Leland Award recognizes outstanding monographs or documentary works that advance archival history, theory, or practice.
Funder: Society of American Archivists
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Nomination submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 cash prize and certificate; one-time, non-renewable award.
Summary: 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.
