Published: January 29, 2025 by Andy Wiegert

Are you excellent? Do you know someone who is? Do you know someone who would nominate either you or that someone for the afore-mentioned excellence?

Welp, now’s your chance!

The Society of American Archivists annually recognizes leaders and achievers in the field of archives. SAA offers a variety of professional recognitions and financial assistance through an awards competition, student scholarships, and the naming of Fellows.

Do you know of an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the archives profession? Or promoted greater public awareness of archives? Have you published a groundbreaking book, written an outstanding article, or developed an innovative finding aid? Do you need financial assistance to attend a professional conference or graduate school? Click on the links below to learn more about SAA’s twenty different recognitions and to nominate a deserving colleague—or yourself! 

Fellows of the Society of American Archivists

Awards for Excellence

Travel Awards

Student Scholarships

The deadline for submitting a nomination or application is February 28, 2025. Nominators/applicants are apprised of the selection committee’s decision in May. Awards are officially presented during the SAA Annual Meeting in August.

Reference Link:

https://www2.archivists.org/news/2024/nominations-open-for-saa-2025-awards-and-scholarships

The deadline for submitting a nomination or application is February 28. Nominators/applicants are apprised of the selection committee’s decision in May.

Awards will officially be presented at ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025.

89th Annual Meeting of the Society of American Archivists

Conference Dates:
Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Exposition Dates:
August 25, 2025 - August 26, 2025