AIA - Conservation and Heritage Management Award

Organization: Archaeological Institute of America

This award is made in recognition of an individual's or institution's exceptional achievement in any of the following areas: (1) Archaeological conservation (the conservation of an artifact, monument, or site); (2) Archaeological conservation science (an advance in the deterioration analysis or treatment of archaeological materials); (3) Archaeological heritage management (the overall management of a site or group of sites including their preservation and interpretation to the public); (4) Education/public awareness of archaeological conservation through teaching, lecturing, and exhibition, or a publication.The Award is open to any international individuals, institutions, or organizations, public or private, who merit recognition for their contributions to the preservation of our archaeological heritage. Eligibility is not restricted to members of the AIA or to U.S. citizens.