Award Details

Award Guidelines

Award Description

This award is presented to the state or community whose poster in honor of Archaeology Week or Month best exemplifies the vibrant role played by archaeology, heritage, and preservation within the community. The contest was traditionally held at the SAA Annual Meeting, where attendees voted for first, second, and third-place winners. Voting is now conducted online during the time around the Annual Meeting and open to the public.

The State Archaeology Celebration Poster Award is sponsored by the Public Education Committee and the Council of Allied Societies. The contest is possible through the support of members and the Public Education Endowment Fund.

Who Is Eligible to Submit Nominations or Apply for the Award

Any State Archaeology Celebration poster between March 2024 and March 2025 will be considered.

Nomination/Submission Materials Required

1. Fill out the submission form on the Poster Contest page. To submit your poster, you must submit digitally. Physical posters will be displayed at this year's meeting, but we will not be accepting posters by mail. You must bring your poster with you to the meeting or designate someone attending to bring your poster. You will be notified by email when and where to hang your poster at the meeting. You can only display a physical poster if you have also submitted a digital version.

Please contact public_edu@saa.org for any questions. 

Past Awardees

View the archive of past Archaeology Celebration Award winning posters, going back to the first contest in 1996.